Gifted and talented students with general intellectual ability tend to perform or show the potential to perform in several fields of study
In the United States, it is estimated that 2–5% of the population is gifted, based on traditional criteria such as an IQ score of 130 or above. Other countries have reported similar prevalence rates, with estimates ranging from 1–7% of the population being gifted.
Prevalence of Giftedness in Foreign
Artistic Area: Characteristics
Art Characteristic – Scribbles earlier than most
Specific Academic Field:
General Characteristic - Has an intense, sustained interest
Is motivated in work that excites
Affective Area
Challenges existing ideas and products
Creative Area
Characteristics of Gifted and Talented Children:
GeneralIntelectualAbility
SpecificAcademicField (Math or Science Characteristics and SocialStudies or Language Characteristics)
CreativeArea
ArtisticArea (Art, Drama and Music)
Leadership
AffectiveArea
Artistic Area: Characteristics
Drama Characteristic – Is innovative and creative in performing
Spearman defined this generalintellectualability as "g," which is common to many tasks.
Can do backward planning
Leadership
Specific Academic Field:
Math or Science Characteristic - Reasons effectively and efficiently
Persists in completing tasks in areas of interest.
Affective Area
Connects disparate ideas
Creative
Artistic Area: Characteristics
Music Characteristic – Can complete a melody
The prevalence of giftedness can be influenced by a variety of factors, Including:
Genetics
EnvironmentalFactors
Culture
Socio-EconomicStatus
Specific Academic Field:
Social Studies or Language Arts Characteristic - Is original and creative—has unique ideas in writing or speaking
Artistic Area: Characteristics
Art Characteristic – Initiates Drawing
Is visionary; has holistic view
Leadership
Specific Academic Field:
Math or Science Characteristic - Solves problems intuitively using insight
Is self-directed; independent
Affective
Is constantly asking questions
Creative
Specific Academic Field:
General Characteristic - Has hobbies or collections related to the field
Artistic Area: Characteristics
Music Characteristic – Creates own melody
Specific Academic Field:
SocialStudies or Language Arts Characteristic - Is sensitive to social, ethical, and moral issues
Cattel and Horn and Carol further divided "g" into fluid (inherited ability) and crystallized (abilities acquired through learning)
Artistic Area: Characteristics
Drama Characteristic – Easily tells a story or gives an account of some experience
Is a problem finder
Leadership
Criticizes constructively
Creative
Is conscientious
Affective
Specific Academic Field:
Math or Science Characteristic - Can reverse steps in the mental process
Artistic Area: Characteristics
Art Characteristic – Incorporates a large number of elements into art work
Specific Academic Field:
General Characteristic - Is attracted toward cognitive complexity and enjoys solving complex problems
There is no official data on the prevalence of giftedness in the Philippines, as there has been limited research conducted on this topic. However, it is generally believed that the percentage of gifted individuals in the Philippines is similar to other countries, ranging from 2 to 5% of the population.
Prevalence of Giftedness in the Philippines
Artistic Area: Characteristics
Music Characteristic – Likes listening to music
Evaluates and judges critically
Affective
Is a risk taker; confident
Creative
Is able to see problems from multiple perspective
Leadership
Specific Academic Field:
Social Studies or Language Arts Characteristic - Is interested in theories of causation
Artistic Area: Characteristics
Art Characteristic – Provides balance and order in artwork