School District of St. Lucie County, Florida
Exceptional Student Education
Gifted Characteristic Checklist 3-12
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 expanded vocabulary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...........
2. Has the ability to elaborate by using longer sentences …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………
3. Asks unusual questions to find out more information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Expresses ideas well ………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….
5. Elaborates on questions or information ……………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….
Learning Characteristics
6. Has a questioning attitude …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………
7. Exhibits quick mastery of skills ………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………..
8. Has long-term recall of information..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….
9. Has interest in how things work …………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..
10. Has ability to see relationships and make connections.…………………………………………………………………………….……………………...............
11. Is able to retain more information with less repetition…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….
12. Has a wide range of interests ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..
13. Displays creativeness and originality ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. Has a lot of information about one topic …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. Performs well mathematically …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
16. Likes to solve puzzles and trick questions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
17. Stays with a project until it is completed …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Motivational Characteristics
18. Sets high standards for self……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….
19. Is inquisitive………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
20. Is persistent …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….
21. Has a tendency to lose awareness of time>……………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………….….
22. Becomes easily impatient with drill and routine procedures …………………………………………………….…………………………………………………
23. Has a keen power of observation .. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….….
24. Requires little direction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
25. Solves problems in a unique creative manner …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Social Abilities
26. Often finds and corrects own and other’s mistakes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………
27. Is independent ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
28. Has unusual often highly developed sense of humor ……….………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…..
29. Is anxious to complete tasks ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Leadership Characteristics
30. Takes initiative and shows independence of action …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
31. Seems well liked by classmates and is looked upon as a leader and motivator ……………………………………………………………………….....
32. Tends to dominate, organize, and direct activities when involved in a group ………………………………………..………………………………......
33. Accepts responsibility; follows through with tasks ……………………………………………………………………………….….......................................
34. Shows a developing understanding of how to relate to teachers and classmates ……………………………………………………………………...
Creativity Characteristics
35. Shows imagination in producing a variety of ideas …………………………………………………………………………………….....................................
36. Is individualistic; does not fear being different …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
37. Makes insightful predictions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
38. Uses expressive language, creating stories, plays, etc, with a richness of imagery ……………………………………………………………………..
39. 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 0109 4/09