Each gifted child has his/her own unique traits. There are many traits that these students have in common, but no gifted learner exhibits traits in every way. This is a list of traits, strengths, and possible problems that AIG students could exhibit.

Social and Emotional Characteristics
Empathy for others
Advanced levels of moral judgement
Concerned with justice and fairness
Sensitive
Possibly gullible and naive
Sensitive to criticism
Self-critical

Cognitive Characteristics
Tends to be an early reader
Has a large vocabulary
Independent worker
Has a lot of different interests
Interest in problem-solving
Very curious
Goal directed

Academic Ability
Able to comprehend advanced content
Has quick mastery and recall of factual information
Persistent and goal directed
Perseverance in their interests
Long attention span when interested in content

Creative Ability
Offers unusual or clever answers
Has a vivid imagination
Has a keen sense of humor
Is a risk-taker
Adventurous
Ability to play with ideas
Preference with complexity
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Leadership Ability
Critical attitude toward others
Perfectionism
Aware of the larger society around them
Responsible
Tends to direct activities
Often questions authority

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