Gifted & Talented Education (GATE)
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To get involved email Mrs. Lake.
GATE students- View the Advanced Placement program activities and resources under the Academics link on this website
Advanced Placement information-apcentral.collegeboard.com
GATE CharacteristicsCHARACTERISTICS OF GIFTED LEARNERS
1. Asks unusual questions to find out more information (curiosity)
2. Expresses ideas well (verbal, written, or illustrations)
3. Has a command of informal language
4. Understands the nuances of language
5. Ability to code-switch
6. Exhibits quick mastery of skills
7. Has interest in how things work
8. Has the ability to see relationships and make connections
9. Displays creativeness, originality, putting things and ideas together in novel ways
10. Has a questioning attitude
11. Is inquisitive
12. Has a tendency to lose awareness of time/intense concentration
13. Becomes easily impatient with drill and routine procedures
14. Has keen powers of observation
15. Enjoys intelligent risk-taking behavior
16. Has unusual, often highly developed sense of humor
17. Is independent
18. Has older playmates or seeks out older friends
19. Is “street wise”
20. Makes up games and activities displaying imagination
21. Improvises with everyday objects (gives everyday objects unusual or novel uses)
22. Expresses original ideas in other ways
23. Is articulate in role playing and storytelling
24. Displays a richness in imagery and informal language
25. Demonstrates exceptional ability in fine arts or areas valued by his/her culture