Specific Academic Aptitude in Social Studies
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September 2012 Grade Level_________ Date_______________ Specific Academic Aptitude in Math Identification requires for two content area teachers or two grade level teachers complete Form A if the student has one standardized, norm referenced Math composite test score of 96% or better. If a student can receive two norm referenced standardized Math composite test scores in the range of 96% or better only one Form A - Teacher Recommendation and Teacher Checklist is required. (Test can include Stanford 10, MAP, EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT or any other norm referenced test.) Form A Teacher Recommendation Student Name: ________________________________ School: _______________________________________ I recommend the above named student for potential placement in the gifted/talented program area of Specific Academic Aptitude in Math for the following reasons: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (Teacher Signature) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Teacher Checklist Please check the characteristics which accurately describe the TYPICAL behavior of this student. _____ gets the answers correct, but may find it difficult to tell you how. _____ invents new, obscure systems and codes _____ reasons effectively; likes logic problems and puzzles _____ grasps the abstract nature of mathematics easily _____ enjoys trying to solve difficult problems _____ likes to solve problems through discovery _____ intuitive; has the ability to do deductive and inductive reasoning _____ exhibits great desire to excel in math, as a mathematician or in a math-related field _____ is eager to tell others about discoveries and shows excitement in voice when talking about this subject _____ good at verbalizing math concepts, processes and solutions _____ prefers to work individually _____ is inquisitive _____ is very alert; supplies rapid answers in math _____ organized in handling data _____ grasps or learns math concepts and processes easier than most students /15 Please record the number of characteristics checked. September 2012 Grade Level_________ Date_______________ Specific Academic Aptitude in Science Identification requires for two content area teachers or two grade level teachers complete Form A if the student has one standardized, norm referenced Science composite test score of 96% or better. If a student can receive two norm referenced standardized Science composite test scores in the range of 96% or better only one Form A - Teacher Recommendation and Teacher Checklist is required. (Test can include Stanford 10, MAP, EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT or any other norm referenced test.) Form A Teacher Recommendation Student Name: ________________________________ School: _______________________________________ I recommend the above named student for potential placement in the gifted/talented program area of Specific Academic Aptitude in Science for the following reasons: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (Teacher Signature) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Teacher Checklist Please check the characteristics which accurately describe the TYPICAL behavior of this student. _____ interested in science books, science programs and/or related science websites. _____ has science related hobbies, collections _____ likes gadgets that are used with scientific thinking and/or work _____ learns science concepts quickly _____ has large knowledge base in science for his/her age _____ curious about natural relationships and wants to understand how things work _____ comes up with good questions or ideas for experiments _____ understands scientific method, conducts experiments carefully _____ persistent; sticks with investigations in spite of difficulties _____ exhibits great desire to be a scientist using discovery, questioning strategies, research _____ is eager to tell others about discoveries and shows excitement in voice when talking about this subject _____ recognizes the importance of collecting data _____ good at verbalizing science concepts _____ writes good lab reports and observations _____ is very alert; supplies rapid answers in science _____ likes to take things apart and examine them _____ good with simple and/or complex equipment, able to improvise set ups ___/17 Please record the number of characteristics checked. September 2012 Grade Level_________ Date_______________ Specific Academic Aptitude in Social Studies (Grade 4-8) Identification requires for two content area teachers or two grade level teachers complete Form A Teacher Recommendation and Teacher Checklist if the student has a composite test score of 96% or better on the SAGES -2 Language Arts/Social Studies Subtest. (Grade 9-12) Identification requires for two content area teachers complete Form A – Teacher Recommendation and Teacher Checklist if the student has one standardized, norm referenced Reading composite test score of 96% or better. (Test can include SAGES, PLAN, ACT or any other norm referenced test.) Form A Teacher Recommendation Student Name: ________________________________ School: _______________________________________ I recommend the above named student for potential placement in the gifted/talented program area of Specific Academic Aptitude in Social Studies for the following reasons: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (Teacher Signature) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Teacher Checklist Please check the characteristics which accurately describe the TYPICAL behavior of this student. _____ sensitive to social issues and/or concerned with moral and ethical questions _____ is eager to research and study in depth social issues. _____ knowledgeable about current events _____ reads, and discusses issues dealing with global awareness _____ shows interest in learning a foreign language _____ has a high interest level in global issues of environment, endangered species, etc. _____ enjoys learning about the past, present, and future _____ is eager to tell others about discoveries and shows excitement in voice when talking about this subject _____ usually prefers to work individually _____ is inquisitive _____ is very alert; supplies rapid answers to questions in this subject _____ understands cause and effect _____ can apply knowledge to a variety of related issues involving society and/or social relationships _____ is willing to ask questions or participate in discussions that are open-ended and philosophical _____ is able to entertain doubts and alternative points of view _____ is capable of appreciating and respecting viewpoints of others _____ enjoys the process of research, of investigating for its own sake ___/17 Please record the number of characteristics checked. September 2012 Grade Level_________ Date_______________ Specific Academic Aptitude in Language Arts Identification requires for two content area teachers or two grade level teachers complete Form A – Teacher Checklist and Teacher Recommendation if the student has one standardized, norm referenced Language or Reading composite test score of 96% or better. If a student can receive two norm referenced standardized composite test scores in the range of 96% or better only one Form A - Teacher Recommendation and Teacher Checklist is required. (Test can include Stanford 10, MAP, EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT or any other norm referenced test.) Form A Teacher Recommendation Student Name: ________________________________ School: _______________________________________ I recommend the above named student for potential placement in the gifted/talented program area of Specific Academic Aptitude in Language Arts for the following reasons: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ (Teacher Signature) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Teacher Checklist Please check the characteristics which accurately describe the TYPICAL behavior of this student. _____ is an avid reader _____ expresses feelings of characters to make them seem real _____ writes more than other students (quantity) _____ writes for pleasure when not required _____ introduces, develops and concludes a story interestingly and elaborately _____ enjoys composing poems, original stories, plays or keeping a journal _____ has an advanced vocabulary beyond normal age level _____ sees details, is a good observer, makes connections _____ organizes and sequences ideas well _____ has a good sense of humor, uses and responds to satire and other forms of humor _____ original, creative, comes up with unique ideas _____ elaborates well, explains details clearly _____ able to visualize and translate images into correct written form _____ curious, capable of independent study and research _____ sees relations between literature and life _____uses words effectively, writes descriptions, communicates emotions _____ performs well in verbal participation _____ prefers to work individually _____ is inquisitive ___/19 Please record the number of characteristics checked.
