Mathematics
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Identification
Students who are gifted in mathematics are likely to have achieved a Level 5 in mathematics at Key Stage 2 or a Level 8 in mathematics at Key Stage 3.
The following are descriptions of some specific mathematical skills that a gifted student in mathematics may display. Gifted students are likely to:
- learn and understand mathematical ideas quickly
- work systematically and accurately
- be highly analytical
- think logically and see mathematical relationships
- make connections between the concepts they have learned
- identify patterns easily
- apply their knowledge to new or unfamiliar contexts
- communicate their reasoning and justify their methods
- ask questions that show clear understanding of, and curiosity about, mathematics
- take a creative approach to solving mathematical problems
- sustain concentration throughout longer tasks and persist in seeking solutions
- be more adept at posing their own questions and pursuing their own lines of enquiry
Other methods of identification include teacher assessment, parental nominations and identification by provision. Identification by provision involves giving all students the opportunity to be a part of enrichment activities and may allow some students to demonstrate skills which they have not yet shown in lessons.
