Canton Local Schools

Ohio Department of Education Categories for Gifted Identification

Definition:
“Gifted students perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment.”

Superior Cognitive Ability

• Uses higher-level thinking skills

• Demonstrates unusually advanced vocabulary

• Possesses broad knowledge across many topics

• Quickly masters and recalls factual information

• Observes keenly

Specific Academic Ability

(Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies)

• Quickly masters fundamental skills and knowledge in a specific subject

• Demonstrates sustained interest in academic pursuits

Creative Thinking Ability

• Approaches problem-solving in unique or unusual ways

• Generates many alternatives, consequences, or responses

• Invents unique and original products

Visual and Performing Arts Ability

• Demonstrates exceptional skill, technique, or sensitivity in visual art, music, dance, or drama

• Expresses ideas or emotions in artistic forms at a level significantly beyond peers

• Shows originality and creativity in artistic performance or production

• Maintains strong focus, persistence, and passion for artistic development