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Gifted Resource

Gifted Resource. Grouping. There are three main parts to gifted resource: Quantitative (math) reasoning Ability in understanding the elements of number theory, or the application and analysis of number problems. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using numbers.

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Gifted Resource

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  1. Gifted Resource

  2. Grouping • There are three main parts to gifted resource: • Quantitative (math) reasoning • Ability in understanding the elements of number theory, or the application and analysis of number problems. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using numbers. • Verbal Reasoning • ability to understand language easily including grammar as well as creative uses of language • Nonverbal Reasoning • Visual-spatial learners are individuals who think in pictures rather than in words.  Can be misunderstood.

  3. Visual-Spatial Learners What does it mean to be gifted in nonverbal reasoning?

  4. What is Nonverbal Reasoning? • Ability in spatial and abstract thinking • Ability to solve problems using shapes and figures Items on these subtests of the Cognitive Abilities Test involve neither words nor numbers.

  5. Learning Styles • There are two main ways people learn • Visual-spatial learners think in pictures rather than words. They have a different brain organization than auditory-sequential learners. They learn better visually than auditorally. • Auditory-sequential learners think in words. They learn better by hearing information and following a logical sequence.

  6. Auditory-SequentialVisual-Spatial • Thinks primarily in words • Has auditory strengths • Step-by-step learner • Usually has good organization • Can show steps of work easily • Progresses from easy to difficult material • Relates well to time • Learns by trial and error • Thinks primarily in pictures • Has visual strengths • Whole-to-part learner • Creates unique methods of organization • Arrives at correct solutions intuitively • Gets difficult concepts, often struggles with easy • Relates well to space • Learns concepts all at once

  7. Auditory-SequentialVisual-Spatial • Does well with geometry • Good at math • reasoning • Synthesis • Sight words • Prefers keyboarding to • writing • Does well with algebra • Good at math computation • Analysis • Phonics • Can write quickly and neatly

  8. The Visual-Spatial Learner • Sees how things exist in space • Sees how parts go together to make a whole • Develops asynchronously (unevenly) • Is a late bloomer • Loses track of time • May struggle with public speaking

  9. The Visual-Spatial Learner • When the light bulb goes on, the learning is usually permanent.

  10. Gifted in Nonverbal Reasoning • How do we know this? • Your child scored at or above the 97th percentile on the subtest of the Cognitive Abilities Test (or other state-approved assessment) that measures nonverbal reasoning.

  11. Gifted in Nonverbal Reasoning • What does this mean? • Your child is very good at reasoning with spatial stimuli or particularly adept at solving novel problems.

  12. Gifted in Nonverbal Reasoning Spatially gifted students have the ability to draw conclusions based on a set of given information. They often learn by thinking or “seeing through their mind’s eye” instead of listening verbally.

  13. Gifted in Nonverbal Reasoning Puzzles, manipulative games, pattern, and building/creating things come easily for kids who are gifted in this area. They can “see” how things go together and are able to “see” what is missing. Their thinking is often in the form of patterns or pictures.

  14. Testing Process • Parents need to fill out a Parent Evaluation Form and return to their homeroom teacher or front office (fill out all components) • Students test during scheduled testing windows in fall, winter, or spring • 1st Test is the NNAT where student complete visual challenges • If they score high, the CogAT is administered. • Students who score at or above the 97th percentile on any of the three sections of the test, or have a full composite score above the 97th percentile, will be offered placement in the gifted program in the area of qualification.

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