Quiz
1. Does your child learn things quickly and remember them easily?
2. Does your child seem mature for his age and ahead of his age group?
3. Does your child show an unusual interest in words (already reads independently and uses a large vocabulary)?
4. Does your child experiment to solve problems?
5. Does your child prefer older playmates?
6. Does your child seem very sensitive, both in her own emotions and to people and events around her?
7. Does your child show strong determination and goal-oriented curiosity?
8. Does your child show compassion for people or animals?
9. Does your child question authority?
10. Does your child seem to get bored easily?
11. Does your child enjoy puzzles, mazes, and numbers?
12. Does your child have a high energy level?
13. Does your child show exceptional talent in music, art, dance, or drama?
14. Does your child have an advanced sense of humor?
15. Does your child love to collect and especially to organize rocks, bugs, and other things?
16. Does your child have an extaordinary memory?
17. Does your child react intensely to noise, pain, or frustration?
18. Did your child need less sleep in infancy?
19. Does your child try to do things "perfectly"?
20. Does your child have a vivid imagination (has imaginary companions, for example)?
1. Does your child learn things quickly and remember them easily?
Yes.
2. Does your child seem mature for his age and ahead of his age group?
Yes.
3. Does your child show an unusual interest in words (already reads independently and uses a large vocabulary)?
Yes.
4. Does your child experiment to solve problems?
Yes.
5. Does your child prefer older playmates?
Yes.
6. Does your child seem very sensitive, both in her own emotions and to people and events around her?
Yes.
7. Does your child show strong determination and goal-oriented curiosity?
Yes.
8. Does your child show compassion for people or animals?
Yes.
9. Does your child question authority?
Yes.
10. Does your child seem to get bored easily?
Yes.
11. Does your child enjoy puzzles, mazes, and numbers?
Yes.
12. Does your child have a high energy level?
Yes.
13. Does your child show exceptional talent in music, art, dance, or drama?
Yes.
14. Does your child have an advanced sense of humor?
Yes.
15. Does your child love to collect and especially to organize rocks, bugs, and other things?
Yes.
16. Does your child have an extaordinary memory?
Yes.
17. Does your child react intensely to noise, pain, or frustration?
Yes.
18. Did your child need less sleep in infancy?
Yes.
19. Does your child try to do things "perfectly"?
Yes.
20. Does your child have a vivid imagination (has imaginary companions, for example)?
Yes.
Your child might not be gifted, but she still might be very bright. Find out more about her special talents here.
Your child may gifted. Be prepared with a steady stream of books and playthings, and let your child's interests be the guide. Teach him how to find the toys and books he needs so he can begin to learn independently. Find more about gifted kids in our Gifted and Talented area.
This score is a strong indication that your child might very well be gifted. Your child must need an enormous amount of information and stimulation!
Guide her, help her find the answers she's looking for, but remember that she can change her interests right away. Giftedness is about problem-solving more than it's about achievement. Find more about gifted kids in our Gifted and Talented area.