The following table is from Challenge Magazine. PEP has found it a very useful tool when discussing the definition of gifted.
 Bright Child |  Gifted Learner |
| Knows the answers. | Asks the questions. |
| Is interested. | Is highly curious. |
| Is attentive. | Is mentally and physically involved. |
| Has good ideas. | Has wild, silly ideas. |
| Works hard. | Plays around, yet tests well. |
| Answers the questions. | Discusses in detail, elaborates. |
| Top group. | Beyond the group. |
| Listens with interest. | Shows strong feelings and opinions. |
| Learns with ease. | Already knows. |
| 6-8 repetitions for mastery. | 1-2 repetitions for mastery. |
| Understands ideas. | Constructs abstractions. |
| Enjoys peers. | Prefers adults. |
| Grasps the meaning. | Draws inferences. |
| Completes assignments. | Initiates projects. |
| Is receptive. | Is intense. |
| Copies accurately. | Creates new design. |
| Enjoys school. | Enjoys learning. |
| Absorbs information. | Manipulates information. |
| Technician. | Inventor. |
| Good memorizer. | Good guesser. |
| Enjoys straightfoward, sequential presentation. | Thrives on complexity. |
| Is alert. | Is keenly observant. |
| Is pleased with own learning. | Is highly self-critical. |
