Academic characteristics are arguably the most obvious to notice when it comes to identifying a gifted learner. Some of these characteristics that may be exhibited are:
- Capacity for Reflection
- Rapid Learner
- Excellent Memory
- Passion for Knowledge
- Vivid Imagination
- Expansive Vocabulary
- High Scores on Standardized Testing/IQ Tests
- Great Ability to Focus for an Extended Period of Time
- Early Moral Concerns/Sense of Justice
- Ability to Think in Complex, Abstract, and Logical Ways
- Advanced Comprehension Skills
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Analytical
- Highly Creative
- Strong Ability to Make Connections
- Wide Range of Interests
- Asks Higher-Order/Probing Questions