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Definition of Gifted

“Gifted individuals are those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude (defined as an exceptional ability to reason and learn) or competence (documented performance or achievement in the top 10% or rarer) in one or more domains. Domains include any structured area of activity within its own symbol (e.g. mathematics, music, language) and/or set of sensorimotor skills (e.g. painting, dance, sports),"

National Association of Gifted Children’s (NAGC) Definition of Giftedness.

K-3 Nurturing Program

Nurturing

During nurturing lessons, students learn about and practice using critical thinking skills. View the list below to see the thinking skill each grade level focused on and a brief description of each grade level’s activity.

3rd- CogAT prep: Students learned about verbal analogies, figural analogies and number analogies in preparation for the Cognitive Abilities Test they will take in the fall. Students practiced these skills by completing analogy puzzles and Quizzizz on their iPad.

2nd CogAT prep- Students learned about verbal relationships, figural relationships and number relationships in preparation for the Cognitive Abilities Test they will take after Christmas. Students practiced these skills by completing analogy puzzles and Quizzizz on their iPad.
4th/5th Grade Enrichment Pull-Out

Modified Pull Out

AIG students in grades 4-5 will participate in a modified pull-out group(s) according to their area or area(s) of identification. Students may be served in the areas of reading, math, and/or intellectual giftedness (IG). Parents received a letter from the AIG Area Lead Teacher explaining this opportunity. Please see below for a brief explanation of each group.

Reading:

Students will make connections around word meaning and practice critical text analysis in varied formats. Students are reading the text The Eleventh Hour which is an exciting mystery! Students will use critical thinking skills to solve ciphers, secret codes and decipher clues from text and pictures to figure out the mystery!

Math:

Students will develop and practice critical thinking skills to deepen understanding of new concepts, represent complex, real world problems visually and draw logical conclusions. Students are working on building algebraic skills by using an introduction to algebra program called Hands On Equations which focuses using manipulaitves to solve algebraic expressions.

Intellectually Gifted (IG):

Students who receive IG support scored in the 96th percentile or above on an aptitude screener. IG students often benefit from problem-solving and collaborating with peers. This year students will develop interpersonal skills of creativity, leadership, teamwork, work ethic and communication through questioning and collaborative activities. Students are working together in a group and learning to be effective team members by using Tanglers puzzles. Tanglers support problem solving skills.

*At the end of the year, students will participate in a school and/or district-based culminating event.
Governor's School Opportunity

The North Carolina Governor’s School is a multi-week residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students. Students are invited to apply during the fall of their sophomore or junior years and are notified of their acceptance/non-acceptance in early spring. Students spend four weeks on a North Carolina college campus where they live, go to class with content-expert teachers, and experience life as independent learners. Courses range from fine and performing arts to highly advanced academic disciplines. Information about this year's Governor’s School is published and available online. All high school guidance departments have been updated with the most current information.

https://www.ncgsf.com/what-is-governors-school

For more information on the North Carolina Governor’s School, visit the DPI website or contact Brian O’Shea, AIG Lead Teacher for Secondary Schools (osheabp@rss.k12.nc.us).

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