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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Photographic memory is not necessarily a sign of intellectual giftedness. Not saying the child isn’t smart, but remembering where Waldo is doesn’t necessarily point to high intelligence.[/quote]

I taught k and first.  And, no, to PP who said that teachers use "classroom behavior' as a judge of giftedness.  While almost all teachers will tell you that their lives are much easier when students have good "classroom behavior,"  that never indicates giftedness to anyone with any sense.

What indicates giftedness to me?
Creativity
Intellectual curiosity
Putting 2 and 2 together--and I am not talking necessarily about math.

There are lots of other things, too.  i remember a neighbor who went to First Grade open house.  The class had drawn their lifesized bodies.  The teacher pointed out to the mom that her son had drawn his feet in a different way than the other kids that she found impressive.  Later, in second grade, he was identified as gifted as a result of Otis-Lennon and CogAt.  His teacher picked up on something by astute observation.  By the way, this kid did not have good "classroom behavior."

Plenty of kids can be taught to memorize.  I am blessed with a talent for trivia and a memory for details.  It is a talent--you certainly would not want me to do your taxes.
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