High Ability Learners...
have heightened perceptual skills
exhibit intense curiosity
show advanced problem solving ability
demonstrate motivation and perseverance
strive to be perfect
search for challenges
exhibit originality, humor, and creativity
are resourceful and independent
are fond of elaboration
are acutely sensitive
Hi, I'm HAL!
And I'm HAL-ey!
High Ability Learners may also exhibit...
uneven academic skills
lack of academic initiative
preference for verbalization over writing
resistance to conventional classwork
behavioral problems
frustration
low self-esteem
poor social relationships
I'm HAL-ey, too!
And I'm HAL, too!