T h e Kingore Observation Inventory ( K O I ) Grades K through 3

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1 TEACHER SCHOOL T h e Kingore Observation Inventory ( K O I ) Grades K through 3 GRADE ADVANCED LANGUAGE Uses multisyllablic words unassumingly; descriptive Asks questions about words (in print or oral languag e ) Uses similes, metaphors, or analogies; rich imag e ry Modifies language for less mature children D i s p l ays verbal skills when teaching others, handling confl i c t s, or influencing the behavior of o t h e rs Expresses similarities and differences Uses the specific language of a discipline Color Date ANALYTICAL THINKING D e m o n s t rates complex and ab s t ract thinking A n a lyzes classroom tasks and instructional techniques O b s e rves intensely; is unusually at t e n t i ve to details in their e nv i r o n m e n t Ta kes apart and reassembles ideas, objects, or ex p e r i e n c e s A n a lyzes cause and effect, consequences, or altern at i ve s C r e ates songs, stories, or riddles related to their learn i n g ex p e r i e n c e s O r ganizes collections or ideas in unique way s MEANING MOTIVATION Is philosophical; pursues issues atypical of ag e m at e s Asks penetrat i n g, intellectual questions; intense need to u n d e rs t a n d Is curious; innovat i ve ly e x p e r i m e n t s Re m e m b e rs! D i s p l ays an unexpected depth of k n owledge in one or more areas; an ex p e rt D e m o n s t rates intense task commitment and energy when p u rsuing interests; pers i s t e n t Wants to do things indep e n d e n t ly Synthesizes meaning through words, gra p h i c s, stru c t u r e s, or m ove m e n t

2 The Kingore Observation Inventory (KOI): Grades K through 3 Page 2 P E R S P E C T I V E I n t e rprets another s point of v i ew D e m o n s t rates complex dimension or pers p e c t i ve in languag e, a rt, and problem solving C r e ates and interprets more complex shapes, pat t e rn s, or graphics than ag e m at e s D e m o n s t rates that directionality is relat i ve to position Adds interesting components to enhance products SENSE OF HUMOR S ays or does something indicating a sense of humor beyo n d ag e m at e s C atches an adult s subtle or sophisticated humor Uses figurat i ve language for humorous effect U n d e rstands and responds to the use of puns and riddles D evelops a humorous idea to the extreme; flights of f a n t a s y S E N S I T I V I T Y Exhibits intense concern for human issues Acts spontaneously to help someone in need S h ows nonverbal awareness of another s needs and feelings Expresses empat hy through words or art D i s p l ays a strong sense of f a i rness and justice Expresses high ex p e c t ations of s e l f and others; high-stru n g Senses discord or dissat i s f a c t i o n O ve rreacts at times ACCELERATED LEARNING Requires minimum repetition for mastery Increases rate of l e a rning after introduction and ex p o s u r e C at egorizes by multiple, often less-obv i o u s, at t r i bu t e s Comprehends symbolic rep r e s e n t at i o n s, e. g., musical, numerical, a l p h abetical, mapping Reads and interprets consecutive passages at an advanced leve l D e m o n s t rates an unexpected mastery of c o m p l ex science or m ath concep t s Applies mat h e m atical operations with sophisticated mastery C r e ates advanced products Accesses data with ease using an unexpected variety of t o o l s

3 Parent Information Form Grades K through 3 Derived from The Kingore Observation Inventory ( K O I ) STUDENT GRADE PARENT TEACHER SCHOOL DATE Parents have unique opportunities to see their children at play, at work, and in family settings. P l e a s e, share your observations with us. This fo rm and the similar KOI completed by the teacher will be included with other data to increase our understanding of your child s needs. ADVANCED LANGUAGE Uses words that seem advanced for the ag e - l evel e x p e c t at i o n s Rewords own language for younger or less mature children Explains how unrelated things are similar Uses words for time concepts (clock and calendar) accurat e ly Uses similes, metaphors, or analogies; "A is really like a because " Asks questions about words (in print or oral languag e ) Examples from above of things my child said: ANALYTICAL THINKING D e m o n s t rates complex or ab s t ract thinking A n a lyzes household or school tasks Notices a surprising depth of details about surr o u n d i n g s Ta kes apart and reassembles things or ideas with skill Expresses relationships between past and present ex p e r i e n c e s M a kes up songs, stories, or riddles about ex p e r i e n c e s O r ganizes collections of things uniquely; likes to plan or arrange things

4 Parent Information Form: Grades K through 3 Page 2 MEANING MOTIVATION Is philosophical Asks surp r i s i n g ly intellectual questions Is curious; ex p e r i m e n t s D e m o n s t rates an unexpected depth of k n owledge in one or more areas Exhibits intense task commitment and energy when pursuing interests Re m e m b e rs! Is indep e n d e n t P E R S P E C T I V E Explains another's point of v i ew S h ows dimension, angle, or pers p e c t i ve in art, writing, math solutions, or problem solving C r e ates complex shapes, pat t e rn s, or gra p h i c s Applies left and right without prompting Adds interesting details to enhance products SENSE OF HUMOR S ays or does something indicating an unexpected, sophisticated humor C atches an adult's subtle humor U n d e rstands and uses puns and riddles " P l ays" with languag e D evelops humorous ideas to an ex t r e m e

5 Parent Information Form: Grades K through 3 Page 3 S E N S I T I V I T Y Cares deep ly; intense concern for human issues Tries to take action to help someone in need Expresses feelings through words or art Explains others' feelings D i s p l ays a strong sense of f a i rn e s s Expresses high ex p e c t ations of s e l f and others Seems to ove rreact at times ACCELERATED LEARNING L e a rns new things quickly with minimum pra c t i c e Uses multiple characteristics when discussing items Reads passages at an advanced, fluent reading level for the ag e - l evel ex p e c t at i o n s Explains the meaning of w h at has been read D e m o n s t rates an unexpected mastery of m ath or science concep t s Uses a dictionary, encyclopedia, map, at l a s, or computer to gain advanced info rm at i o n C r e ates products which seem advanced for the ag e - l evel e x p e c t at i o n s Other info rm ation I would like you to know about my child: Please return this form to your child s teacher by:

6 TEACHER SCHOOL T h e Kingore Observation Inventory ( K O I ) Grades 4 through 8 GRADE ADVANCED LANGUAGE Is ve r b a l ly proficient; ex t e n s i ve vo c abu l a ry Uses rich imag e ry; unusually descriptive Uses similes, metaphors, or analogies to express insights Modifies language for less experienced students D i s p l ays verbal skills when teaching others, handling confl i c t s, or influencing others; pers u a s i ve Expresses similarities and differences Uses the precise language of a discipline Color Date ANALYTICAL THINKING A b s t racts; conceptualizes; genera l i z e s O b s e rves intensely; interprets observat i o n s Thinks clearly, log i c a l ly, and complex ly Thinks critically; may lead to skep t i c i s m Re c ognizes relationships or pat t e rns between dive rse ideas or ex p e r i e n c e s E n j oys analyzing and solving more difficult probl e m s E n j oys planning and orga n i z i n g MEANING MOTIVATION Is philosophical; pursues issues atypical of ag e m at e s Is curious; asks provo c at i ve, intellectual questions; innovat i ve ly ex p e r i m e n t s G e n e rates new ideas and unique solutions to problems; ingenious Re m e m b e rs; demonstrates ex t ra o r d i n a ry ability to process and retain info rm at i o n D i s p l ays in-depth info rm ation in one or more advanced areas Is intrinsically motivated to pursue areas of interest; intensely fo c u s e d D e m o n s t rates heightened task commitment and energy when p u rsuing interests; pers i s t e n t Wants to do things indep e n d e n t ly

7 The Kingore Observation Inventory (KOI): Grades 4 through 8 Page 2 P E R S P E C T I V E I n t e rprets another's point of v i ew with insight D e m o n s t rates complex dimension or pers p e c t i ve in writing, o ral discussions, art, or problem solving I n t e rprets past, present, and future ra m i f i c at i o n s D evelops unique graphic products or pat t e rn s I n c o rp o rates interesting, subtle components to enhance products Is attuned to the aesthetic characteristics of t h i n g s SENSE OF HUMOR S ays or does something indicating a sense of humor beyo n d ag e m at e s Uses humor to gain approval or ease tension C atches an adult's subtle or sophisticated humor D i s p l ays intellectual playfulness; "plays" with language by using figurat i ve language or puns for humorous effect Uses humor that may be absurd or far-out D evelops a humorous idea to the extreme; flights of f a n c y S E N S I T I V I T Y Exhibits intense concern for human issues Is intuitive and insightful of o t h e rs needs and feelings; interprets behav i o rs and counsels others Cares deep ly but may mask sensitivity Expresses empathic statements through words or art Bases friendships on similarity of interest rather than ag e D i s p l ays concern for justice; seeks resolution of m o ral dilemmas O r ganizes others to help promote change and fairn e s s D e m o n s t rates high ex p e c t ations of s e l f and others; high-stru n g P r e f e rs solitude part of the time O ve rreacts at times ACCELERATED LEARNING Requires minimum repetition for mastery E xceeds the para m e t e rs of ag e - expected knowledge in a field C r e ates advanced products C r e ates or interprets symbolic rep r e s e n t at i o n s Reads ab ove grade level with complex interp r e t at i o n s Comprehends advanced ideas, concep t s, or implicat i o n s Accesses data with ease using an unexpected variety of t o o l s

8 Parent Information Form Grades 4 through 8 Derived from The Kingore Observation Inventory ( K O I ) STUDENT GRADE PARENT TEACHER SCHOOL DATE Parents have unique opportunities to see their children at play, at work, and in family settings. P l e a s e, share your observations with us. This fo rm and the similar KOI completed by the teacher will be included with other data to increase our understanding of your child s needs. ADVANCED LANGUAGE Uses a large vo c abu l a ry and more precise language than expected for the ag e - l eve l Is unusually descriptive in conve rs ations or writings Expresses similes, metaphors, or analogies; "A is really like a because." Modifies language for less experienced listeners A bly explains complex concepts to others Uses verbal skills to handle conflicts or influence others Examples from above of things my child said: ANALYTICAL THINKING A ble to ab s t ract and generalize info rm at i o n Notices a surprising depth of details about surr o u n d i n g s Thinks log i c a l ly; presents arguments log i c a l ly Thinks critically; may lead to skep t i c i s m Re c ognizes relationships or pat t e rns between ideas or ex p e r i e n c e s E n j oys analyzing and solving difficult probl e m s E n j oys planning and organizing

9 Parent Information Form: Grades 4 through 8 Page 2 MEANING MOTIVATION Is philosophical Has a questioning attitude; asks intellectual questions about complex topics G e n e rates multiple new ideas and solutions to problems; ingenious D e m o n s t rates in-depth info rm ation in areas beyond ag e - ex p e c t at i o n s Re m e m b e rs! (may retell an ex p e r i e n c e, story, or video almost ve r b at i m ) D i s p l ays high levels of task commitment and energy when pursuing interests E ager to do things differently; indep e n d e n t P E R S P E C T I V E Explains another's point of v i ew Approaches problems from an unusual pers p e c t i ve in oral discussions, art, writing, and m ath solutions, or problem solving Expresses past, present, and future aspects of an issue D evelops advanced or unique graphic products and pat t e rn s A p p r e c i ates the beauty and value of t h i n g s SENSE OF HUMOR S ays or does something indicating a sense of humor beyond the ag e - l evel ex p e c t at i o n s Uses humor to gain approval of o t h e rs C atches an adult's subtle humor Uses figurat i ve language and puns for humorous effect Uses humor that may be absurd or far-out

10 Parent Information Form: Grades 4 through 8 Page 3 S E N S I T I V I T Y Exhibits intense concern for human issues I n t u i t i ve and insightful of o t h e rs needs and feelings Expresses feelings through words or art Cares deep ly but may mask sensitivity Bases friendships on similarity of interest rather than ag e D i s p l ays a strong sense of justice; demands fairness and consistency D e m o n s t rates high ex p e c t ations of s e l f and others P r e f e rs to be a loner part of the time O ve rreacts at times ACCELERATED LEARNING D e m o n s t rates knowledge beyond the ag e - l evel e x p e c t at i o n s Comprehends and uses symbols with an unexpected ab i l i t y Reads fl u e n t ly, more like an adult; comprehends with advanced unders t a n d i n g U n d e rstands and uses advanced ideas, concep t s, or implicat i o n s L e a rns easily and with a minimum of p ra c t i c e C r e ates products that are advanced for the ag e - l evel ex p e c t at i o n s Accesses data with ease using an unexpected variety of t o o l s Other info rm ation I would like you to know about my child: Please return this form to your child s teacher by: