Having a gifted and talented child is the dream of many parents. However, having a gifted and talented child means that it brings with it many responsibilities. The last century of scientific research in the field of giftedness and giftedness has also changed our perspective on giftedness. Years ago, giftedness was seen only as high IQ and was therefore measured only by IQ tests. The last century of scientific research in the field of giftedness and giftedness has also changed our thoughts and decisions about giftedness. Years ago, giftedness was seen only as high IQ and was therefore measured only by IQ tests. Scientific research has shown how limited such a conservative approach is and therefore cannot diagnose a significant portion of gifted children. As a matter of fact, it is known that a significant portion of creative adults did not have a very high IQ in childhood. Giftedness can be observed in children's behavior in various ways and in different areas. As a matter of fact, it is not very important for a child who starts reading on his own at the age of 4 to get a high score in the IQ test. This child has proven to some extent that he is gifted with his academic prowess at an early age. Uğur Sak (2011) defined giftedness as "extraordinary success or performance in fields that have fundamental value for human life". This humanistic definition can also be missed in Department gifted programs. As a matter of fact, it is unlikely that a child who starts reading on his own at the age of 4 will get a high score in the IQ test. This child has proven to some extent that he is gifted with his academic skills at an early age. Uğur Sak (2011) defines giftedness as "extraordinary achievement or performance in areas that have fundamental value for human life". This humanistic definition is based on the Department of Giftedness. It is a definition also adopted by gifted programs. The characteristics of talented children at various age ranges according to their intelligence levels are classified in the tables below. In these studies, in which mothers and fathers recorded the characteristics of their gifted children month by month, gifted children showed some common characteristics according to both calendar age levels and mental age levels.
First Level Signs of Giftedness
Age/ Distribution
Feature
Most of them are before the age of 1.5
Knows many words semantically and pronounces these words.
A significant part of them is before the age of 2
Recognizes colors, numbers They count by heart.
They begin to show interest in puzzles.
Most of them are between 18-30 months.
They sit quietly and watch television with full attention.
A significant part of them until they are 3 years old
br /> Can learn numbers, letters and colors.
Begins to speak at a complex level, develops a rich vocabulary.
Most of them by the age of 4
Learn simple signs, spellings of their own names and the alphabet. can learn.
Begins to do simple addition and subtraction operations.
Most of them show interest in learning to read before the age of 5
Most of them show interest in learning to read by the age of 6
Simple He begins to read signs and books.
He begins to use a computer on his own.
All by the age of 7
He can learn to read and can read at a level 2-3 grades higher than his peers.
All of them start reading chapter books until they are 7-7.5 years old.
Some of them are 7-7.5 years old, most of them are 8 years old.
They start to show signs of impatience due to the slow processing of lessons at school and the repetitions in lessons. .
Second Level Signs of Giftedness
Age/Distribution
Feature
Almost all of them begin to understand the instructions and questions given by adults between the ages of 6-12 months.
Most of them begin to understand the instructions and questions given by adults. When he is 11-15 months old
He can examine books on his own and turn the pages.
Most of them when he is 15-18 months old
Knows many words.
Recognizes many colors.
Most of them by 11-16 months
Recognize the names and brand names of places such as markets and stores.
Almost completely� � By age 2
Begins to make sentences consisting of three or more words.
Most of them can recognize numbers when they are 12-20 months old.
Approximately 25% are able to recognize numbers when they are 17-24 months old.
Knows the whole alphabet.
Most of them learn colors and letters by the age of 3.
Most of them develop a rich vocabulary and begin to make complex sentences.
Many of them learn colors and letters. When they are 3-4 years old
They start to be able to write letters, words and numbers.
Most of them start to be more interested in real events and science such as nature and physics when they are 3.5-4.5 years old.
Most of them start to use the computer on their own by the age of 4.5.
Most of them start to use the computer by the age of 5.
They start counting and learning some basic facts about numbers.
Self-control. He begins to want advanced books and stories to be read.
He begins to read easy books.
Most of them start reading books for pleasure and learning by the age of 6.
> When most of them are around the age of 6-7
They start to complain about the slow pace of lessons at school and the repetitions in lessons.
When they are all around the age of 7
They start to read books written for levels 2-5 years older than themselves. .
All until the age of 7-7.5
Begins to read books with chapters.
Third Level Signs of Giftedness
Distribution/Age
Feature
/> Most of them begin to show sensitivity to the environment right after birth.
Almost all of them until they are 6 months old.
They begin to understand what people around them say.
Most of them begin to understand what they say until they are 10 months old. He starts to look through books and turn the pages.
Most of them start to tell their parents what they want before the age of 1.
He starts to show intense interest in books.
Colors, shapes, numbers and They begin to recognize letters.
Most of them develop a rich vocabulary and begin to express themselves by the age of 16 months.
Many of them begin to recognize the meanings of some numbers and letters by the age of 12-15 months. knows.
Most of them are between 15-18 months old.
Knows most of the colors.
Almost all By the age of 17-24 months
He learns the whole alphabet.
Most of them start to love playing with jigsaw puzzles when they are 15-24 months.
He begins to speak in complex sentences consisting of more than four words.
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Begins to count numbers greater than 10.
Most of them are between 20-44 months old.
Can read names on signs and supermarkets.
Most of them are before the age of 2
br /> They begin to memorize books that are read to them.
Most of them begin to show interest in letter sounds and spelling short words before the age of 2.5.
Most of them are between the ages of 2.5-3
Learning the letters They begin to be able to write letters, numbers, words and their own names.
Most of them are 3-4 years old.
They begin to show interest in scientific facts and the way instruments work.
They begin to be able to count by skipping and backwards, and to do simple addition and subtraction .
Almost all of them start to read simple books by the age of 3-3.5.
Most of them start to read simple books by the age of 4-5
Most of them start to question unreal things when they are 3-5 years old.
Most of them start to read level 1 books written for children when they are 4.5-5.5 years old.
Most of them begin to understand some multiplication and division facts by the age of 5.5.
Most of them begin to read books for pleasure and information by the age of 6.
All When he is 6 years old
He starts to be able to read at a level 2 to 5 years higher than his calendar age.
When he is 7-7.5 years old
He starts to read books written for young people.
Level Four Signs of Giftedness
Age/Distribution
Feature
Almost all of them start to show interest in books read to them when they are 1 month old.
Most of them are 3-4 months old
/> Books begin to become favorite interests.
Almost all of them until they are 6 months old
They begin to understand the instructions given by their parents.
Most of them are between 5.5-9 months old
Knows and can say some words .
Most of them develop a rich vocabulary until they are 14 months old. They begin to recognize words and deduce their meanings.
Most of them begin to enjoy playing with jigsaw puzzles when they are 15-36 months old.
Almost all of them begin to enjoy playing with jigsaw puzzles when they are 15-22 months
Know the whole alphabet.
Most of them start to be able to read names on signs and supermarkets when they are 20-44 months old.
Most of them are before the age of 2
They start to memorize books read to them.
Many of them are before the age of 2.5
/> Begins to show interest in letter sounds and spelling short words.
Most of them begin to speak in complex sentences consisting of more than four words when they are 15-24 months old. They begin to be able to count numbers greater than 10.
Most of them begin to show interest in scientific facts and the way instruments work by the age of 3-4.
Most of them begin to show interest in the way they work by the age of 3-4
They begin to be able to skip count, count backwards, and perform simple addition and subtraction operations.
Most of them begin to use the computer on their own when they are 3-4.5 years old.
Most of them begin to use the computer on their own when they are 3.5-4.5 years old.
They start to read books.
Most of them start to question unreal things when they are 3-4 years old.
Most of them start to understand some multiplication and division operations until they are 5 years old.
Most of them start reading books for pleasure and learning when they are 5 years old.
All of them start reading books for pleasure and learning when they are 6 years old.
They can read at a level 2 to 5 years above their calendar age.
All 6 years of age. -When he is 6.5 years old
He can read chapter books written for young people.
Fifth Level Signs of Giftedness
Age/Distribution
Feature
All immediately after birth
They begin to show sensitivity towards the environment.
Some of them start to become their favorite interests when they are 3-4 months old.
Books start to become their favorite interests.
All of them are 4 months old or before
Given by their parents. They begin to understand instructions.
Most of them start to turn the pages of books until they are 6 months old.
Most of them start to turn the pages of books when they are 5.5-9 months old.
They start to say some words and pick up what is said immediately.
Approximately 50% of them start speaking at an adult level by the age of 1
Even if it is impaired.
All of them start talking at an adult level by the age of 2
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