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Important Info.
District Coordinator- Angela Graham
424 Alma Ave
Mulberry, AR 72947
agraham@mpvschools.com
479-997-1495
Resources
AP Exam Information
The decision as to whether AP exams will be given virtually or in person will be decided at a later date by the College Board. Test dates will remain the same regardless of the testing environment.
Wednesday, May 5, English Literature
Thursday, May 6, US History
Wednesday, May 12, English Language
Questions or concerns should be directed to the AP Coordinator at
agraham@mpvschools.com
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Characteristics of Gifted Children
| Characteristic | Positive Behavior | Negative Behavior |
| Learns rapidly/ easily | Memorizes and masters basic facts quickly | Gets bored easily, resists drill, disturbs others, underachieves |
| Reads intensively | Reads, uses library on own | Neglects other responsibilities |
| Perfectionist | Exceptional accomplishments | Intolerant of mistakes |
| Retains quantity of information | Ready recall and responses | Resists repetitions, “know it all” |
| Long attention span | Sticks with task of personal interest | Resists class routine, dislikes interruptions |
| Imaginative, curious, many interests | Asks questions, gets excited about ideas, takes risks | Goes on tangents, no follow–through, disorganized |
| Works independently | Creates and invents beyond assigned tasks | Refuses to work with others |
| Alert, observant | Recognizes problems | Impolitely corrects adults |
| Good sense of humor | Able to laugh at self | Plays cruel jokes or tricks on others |
| Comprehends, recognizes relationships | Able to solve problems alone | Interferes in the affairs of others |
| Aesthetic Insight, awareness | Appreciation of the arts | Poses personal values/judgments on others |
| Highly verbal, extensive vocabulary | Fluent with words, numbers, leads peers in positive ways | Leads others into negative behaviors, monopolizes discussion |
| Individualistic, strongwilled | Asserts self and ideas, has small circle of friends; sense of own uniqueness | Stubborn in beliefs |
| Self-motivated, selfsufficient | Requires minimum teacher direction or help | Aggressive, challenges authority |
| Prefers older peers | Wise beyond years | Isolated or misunderstood |
| Highly sensitive, passionate | Emphasizes fairness, and morality, compassionate | Over-reacts to situations |
| Views with a different perspective | Observes across boundaries, makes connections | Resists limitations and narrowly focused content |
Bright Child Gifted Lerner
| Knows the answers. | Asks the questions. |
| Is interested. | Is highly curious. |
| Is attentive. | Is mentally and physically involved. |
| Has good ideas. | Has wild, silly ideas. |
| Works hard | Plays around, yet tests well. |
| Answers the questions. | Discusses in detail, elaborates. |
| Top group. | Beyond the group. |
| Listens with interest. | Shows strong feelings and opinions. |
| Learns with ease. | Already knows. |
| 6-8 repetitions for mastery. | 1-2 repetitions for mastery. |
| Understands ideas. | Constructs abstractions. |
| Enjoys peers. | Prefers adults. |
| Grasps the meaning. | Draws inferences. |
| Completes assignments. | Initiates projects. |
| Is receptive. | Is intense. |
| Copies accurately. | Creates a new design. |
| Enjoys school. | Enjoys learning. |
| Absorbs information. | Manipulates information. |
| Technician. | Inventor. |
| Good memorizer. | Good guesser. |
| Enjoys straight forward sequential presentation. | Thrives on complexity. |
| Is alert. | Is keenly observant. |
| Is pleased with own learning. | Is highly self-critical. |