School District of St. Lucie County, Florida
Exceptional Student Education
Gifted Characteristic Checklist K-2
Name ______________________________________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name ______________________________________________________________________
Grade ________________
Date _________________
This inventory has been devised to measure the characteristics which best describe the student’s functioning level. Indicate the
degree to which the student exhibits these characteristics. Please mark all items.
5 -Consistently exhibits this characteristic
4 -Often exhibits this characteristic
3 -Rarely exhibits this characteristic
2 -Never exhibits this characteristic
1 -Not able to observe
Verbal Abilities
1. Has an enriched vocabulary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............
2. Has the ability to elaborate by using longer sentences …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………
3. Uses unique and clever responses ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Is uninhibited in expressions of opinion ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….
5. Asks many questions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Expresses ideas which are unusual ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….
7. Uses a large number of words easily and accurately ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….
Learning Characteristics
8. Has a questioning attitude …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………
9. Wants to know what makes people and things “tick” ………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………..
10. Retains and uses information ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….
11. Learns skills rapidly, easily and efficiently ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..
12. Has a long attention span in specific areas ……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………...............
13. Has the power to conceptualize and/or synthesize ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….
14. Has a wide range of interests ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..
Motivational Characteristics
15. Requires little direction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
16. Has a high energy level ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
17. Is persistent …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……
18. Likes structure, order and consistency ……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………….…
19. Displays great curiosity …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………
20. Engages in self-directed activities ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….……
Social Abilities
21. Is able to handle criticism ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………
22. Is independent ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…
23. Has a highly developed sense of humor ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…
Leadership Characteristics
24. Takes initiative and shows independence of action ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
25. Seems well liked by classmates and is looked upon as a leader and motivator ………………………………………………………………………...
26. Tends to dominate, organize, and direct activities when involved in a group ………………………………………..………………………………...
27. Accepts responsibility; follows through with tasks ……………………………………………………………………………….….....................................
28. Shows a developing understanding of how to relate to teachers and classmates ……………………………………………………………………
Creativity Characteristics
29. Shows imagination in producing a variety of ideas ……………………………………………………………………………………..................................
30. Is individualistic; does not fear being different ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
31. Makes insightful predictions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
32. Uses expressive language, creating stories, plays, etc, with a richness of imagery …………………………………………………………………..
33. Demonstrates exceptional ability in fine arts or practical arts ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Needs Justification
Rate those needs listed below which might be more appropriately met by placement in a gifted class. Use the same scale (5,4,3,2,1)
as above.
____ Ability above regular class curricula
____ Social maturity above classmates
____ Interest far advanced for regular class work
____ Needs stimulation of advanced
Name of person completing this form ________________________________________ Position _________________ Date ________
White: School File
Canary: Evaluation Specialist
XED 0110 4/09