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Possesses a comfortable knowledge of basic skills and factual information
Sensitivity to problems (Perceives and is aware of problems that others may not see; is ready to question or change existing situations and suggest improvements)
Persistence (Has the ability and desire to follow through on work; concerned with competition; able to see a problem through)
Persistence in assigned tasks
Enjoys the challenge of difficult problems, issues, and materials
Intellectual curiosity (Pursues interests primarily to understand or satisfy curiosity; questions the common, ordinary, or unusual; wants to know how and why; generates questions of his own, in connection with persona interest or group concerns)
Flexibility (Is able to approach ideas and problems from a number of perspectives; adaptable; able to find alternative ways to solving problems)
Enjoys learning; learns rapidly
Originally (Often uses original methods of solving problems, is able to combine ideas and materials in a number of ways, or creates products of unusual character or quality)
Fluency of ideas (produces a large number of ideas or products, often very quickly)
Reasoning (Is logical, often generalizes or applies understanding in new situations, expands concepts into broader relationships, or sees part in relation to the whole)
Scientific method (Can define problems, formulate hypotheses, test ideas, and arrive at valid conclusion)
Is alert perceptive and observant beyond his years; aware of many stimuli
Has advanced vocabulary for age or grade level
Independence (Inclined to follow his organization and ideas rather than the structuring of others)
Elaboration (Concerned with detail and complexity; often involved with a consequences)