Teachers can expect to encounter a gifted child every couple of years, as one in forty-four children are gifted according to research from the Gifted Education Research, Resource and Information Centre (GERRIC).
The three fundamentals that characterise gifted students are the capacity to learn at a faster rate; to readily find, solve and act on problems; and to manipulate abstract ideas and make connections.
More information can be found in September issue of 'About Schools' in the related files area.
For additional information please contact
Lindsay Donnan
Education Officer: Gifted Education
Catholic Education Office, Sydney