| * | Demonstrates superior reasoning powers and marked ability to handle abstractions |
| * | Shows persistent intellectual curiosity |
| * | Shows ability to make connections and establish relationships among disparate data |
| * | Demonstrates superior written/spoken vocabulary |
| * | Reads avidly and absorbs books well beyond his or her years |
| * | Displays ability to memorize well and learn rapidly |
| * | Shows creative ability or imaginative expression in the areas of music, art, dance, and drama |
| * | Demonstrates insight into arithmetical problems that require careful reasoning and grasps mathematical concepts readily |
| * | Sustains concentration for lengthy periods |
| * | Observes keenly and is responsive to new ideas |
| * | Shows flexibility in thinking and considers problems from a number of viewpoints |
| * | Is self-critical in evaluating and correcting his or her own efforts |
| *Not all characteristics may be demonstrated by a student | |
