Summary: Step 1 Identification System

(Renzulli and Reis, 1997) 1991 “describes the six steps identification system step 1 nomination of basic test scores for performance indicator, step 2 teacher nomination, Step 3 alternative pathway such as nominations by parents, peers or self, Step 4 list of all nominated students to be circulated to all the teachers, this is to provide safety net for recognition of students who might have been overlooked, Step 5 involves notifications and orientations of parents and step 6 is another producer check by seeking nominations from teachers throughout the year when they notice a student’s high interest in a particular topic, issue, and ideas” (Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, 1997).
Children who are gifted show remarkable problem-solving
abilities. When they face challenging problem, gifted children show creativity, critical thinking, and task commitment in order to reach a productive solution (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Program for the Gifted, 1994)