Rather Interesting........

Comparison of Bright vs Gifted

Bright Child vs. Gifted Child

Knows the answers.
Asks the questions.


Interested.
Extremely curious.


Pays attention.
Gets involved physically
and mentally.


Works hard.
Plays around, still gets
good test scores.


Answers questions.
Questions the answers.


Enjoys same-age peers.
Prefers adults or older
children.


Good at memorization.
Good at guessing.


Learns easily.
Bored. Already knew the
answers.


Listens well.
Shows strong feelings
and opinions.


Self-satisfied.
Highly critical of self
(perfectionistic).

Source: Janice Szabos as quoted in "The Gifted and Talented Child," Maryland Council for Gifted & Talented Children, Inc. P.O. Box 12221, Silver Spring, MD 20908