SIGS Scales for Identifying Gifted Students

Scales for Identifying Gifted Students (SIGS) offers the most comprehensive observational instrument available for identifying gifted students ages 5–18. Used as part of a comprehensive process for identifying gifted children, SIGS offers schools an instrument with extensive statistical and research support. This standardised, norm-referenced instrument is completed by teachers or parents and provides an effective method for identifying gifted children.

Scales for Identifying Gifted Students (SIGS) offers the most comprehensive observational instrument available for identifying gifted students ages 5-18. Used as part of a comprehensive process for identifying gifted children, SIGS offers schools an instrument with extensive statistical and research support. Because the SIGS offers the most advanced and comprehensive statistical support of any observational identification instrument in the field, it should be a part of every school's comprehensive approach to identifying gifted children. The SIGS Complete Kit includes a technical manual, School Rating Scales (25 forms), Home Rating Scales (25 forms) and Summary Forms (25 forms).

The Scales for Identifying Gifted Students (SIGS) Examiner’s Manual contains all the information the examiner needs to administer, score and interpret the results of the Home Rating Scale, School Rating Scale and Summary forms. Information relating to the standardisation, reliability and validity of the SIGS can also be found within the manual.

The Home Rating Scales (HRS) measure talent in students. The HRS can be completed by the student’s parent, guardian or other caregiver who knows the student well. The HRS assess talent in the following seven areas: general intellectual ability, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, creativity, and leadership.

The Home Rating Scales (HRS) measure talent in students. The HRS can be completed by the student’s parent, guardian or other caregiver who knows the student well. The HRS assess talent in the following seven areas: general intellectual ability, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, creativity, and leadership.

The School Rating Scales (SRS) measure talent in students. The SRS can be completed by a student’s teacher or other professional. The SRS assess talent in the following seven areas: general intellectual ability, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, creativity, and leadership.

The School Rating Scales (SRS) measure talent in students. The SRS can be completed by a student’s teacher or other professional. The SRS assess talent in the following seven areas: general intellectual ability, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, creativity, and leadership.

The School Rating Scales (SRS) and the Home Rating Scales (HRS) measure talent in students. The SRS can be completed by a student’s teacher or other professional, while the HRS can be completed by the student’s parent, guardian or other caregiver who knows the student well. The SRS and HRS assess talent in the following seven areas: general intellectual ability, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, creativity, and leadership. The Summary Form provides the examiner with a place to aggregate information from the SRS and HRS.

The School Rating Scales (SRS) and the Home Rating Scales (HRS) measure talent in students. The SRS can be completed by a student’s teacher or other professional, while the HRS can be completed by the student’s parent, guardian or other caregiver who knows the student well. The SRS and HRS assess talent in the following seven areas: general intellectual ability, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, creativity, and leadership. The Summary Form provides the examiner with a place to aggregate information from the SRS and HRS.