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Characteristics of Giftedness Scale
Gifted Development Center, a service of The Institute for the Study of Advanced Development
Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D.

Compared to other children your child's age, to what extent do these descriptors fit your child.
Rate each characteristic:
Not True -- Uncertain -- True -- Very True

  1. Reasons well (good thinker)
  2. Learns rapidly
  3. Has extensive vocabulary
  4. Has an excellent memory
  5. Has a long attention span
    • Does the child stay with tasks for long periods of time?
  6. Sensitive (feelings hurt easily)
  7. Shows compassion
  8. Perfectionistic
  9. Intense
  10. Morally sensitive
  11. Has strong curiosity
  12. Perseverant when interested
  13. Has high degree of energy
  14. Prefers older companions/adults
  15. Has a wide range of interests
  16. Has a great sense of humor
  17. Early or avid reader (If the child is too young to read, is intensely interested in books)
  18. Concerned with justice, fairness
  19. Judgement seems mature for age at times
  20. Is a keen observer
  21. Has a vivid imagination
  22. Is highly creative
  23. Tends to question authority
  24. Shows ability with numbers
  25. Good at jigsaw puzzles
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