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The
Prof oundl y
Gi f t ed Chi l d
Helpful Websites:
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/
highly_profoundly.htm

http://www.davidsongifted.org/default.aspx

Book:
Excellence in Educating Gifted & Talented
Learners by Joyce VanTassel-Baska

Article:
Beyond Gifted : Challenging Profoundly
Gifted Students in Our Classrooms by Car-
olyn R. Cooper

Video:
http://youtu.be/UP9Ntay5Oxgd

Resources f or
Learni ng
By: Katie Allocca
Jenny Johnson
Stephanie Mack
Christine Van de Cayzeele
Her capacity to learn is
significantly advanced; even
beyond the average
intellectually gifted.
Qui z Ti me!

1. What does i t mean t o be
prof oundl y gi f t ed?
A. Advancement i s f ar bel ow norm
of gi f ted
B. Advancement i s beyond the norm
of gi f ted
C. I s the norm of gi f ted


2. How do you i dent i f y a
prof oundl y gi f t ed l earner?
A. I Q above 180
B. I Q b/ t 145-159
C. I Q bel ow 145


3. What i s t he best way t o
serve t hese st udent s?
A. I ncl usi on cl assroom wi th age
peers
B. I ndi vi dual i zed, chal l enged
envi ronment
C. Standards-based cl assroom

4. What ki nds of probl ems
mi ght t hey deal wi t h?
A. Di spl ay l ow l evel of moti vati on
B. Di f f i cul ty rel ati ng t o age peers
C. Bot h

5. Whi ch t rai t i s not a
charact eri st i c of
prof oundl y gi f t ed ki ds?
A. I nsati abl y curi ous
B. Competi ti ve
C. Devel oped l i f e ski l l s
Outline of todays presen-
tation
I. Hook/Intro
II. Definition
III. Examples
IV. Identifying
V. Serving
VI. Closing
The Prof oundl y Gi f t ed Chi l d
Who are profoundly gifted students?


Profoundly (I80+)


Exceptionally (160-179)

Highly (145-159)

Moderately (130-144)


Mildly (115-129)

This graphic shows the spectrum of giftedness based on
IQ according to Cooper

What are some traits of the profoundly
gifted?

Extreme need for constant mental stim-
ulation
Rapid and complex learning processes
Precocious ability to identify underlying
elements in relationships and ideas
Explore subject matter in extreme
depth (how, what, why)
Insatiable curiosity
Precision in thinking and expression

What are some challenges of the pro-
foundly gifted?

Inability to concentrate on a task that is
not challenging
Propensity towards underachievement
Social rejection by age peers
Emotionally struggles due to social
rejection
Tends to dislike school
Isolation








How can we serve these students?

Individualized learning plan
Fast-paced challenging courses
Acceleration
University based programming
Mentors/tutors/counselors
Homeschooling
Community outreach programs
Extended learning according to interest