There are certain traits that are common among students with very high intelligence quotients, or IQs. If you answer "yes" to more than fifteen of the following questions, you may be a gifted student.
Remember, there are several types of intelligence. It’s good to explore these types, discover your own personal strengths, and put them to work for you!
Is your vocabulary better than those of other students you know?
Can you recall information quickly?
Do people accuse you of reading too much into a story or movie?
Do you like to figure out how things work?
Are you interested in adult topics, such as politics, race relations, and religion?
Do you always think you’re right?
Do you think you know more than the teacher sometimes?
Do you normally figure things out before the teacher explains them?
Are you a perfectionist?
Are you creative?
Do you express your opinion a lot?
Do you feel comfortable engaging in conversation with adults?
Are you sometimes skeptical when you hear statements from school or government officials?
Are you sensitive to beauty?
Are you self-critical?
Do you come up with original ideas and solutions?
Do you like to solve puzzles?
Are you normally pretty energetic?
Are you witty / Do you have a good sense of humor?
Do you prefer to read things that are written for adults?
