Deck 9: Challenges and Methods in Identifying Gifted Students

Question 1

Although group intelligence tests are often used in the identification of potentially gifted students, there are disadvantages associated with these measures. One major disadvantage is

A) norming anomalies.
B) identification of divergent thinkers but not convergent thinkers.
C) group tests correlate well with the Wechsler scales but not with other tests of mental ability.
D) group tests are more efficient with young children than with those at secondary levels.
E) underidentification of children from minority groups.

Answer 1

underidentification of children from minority groups.

Question 2

Major contributions to the conceptions of giftedness were made by

A) John Locke.
B) Henry Goddard.
C) Jean Piaget.
D) Louis Braille.
E) Lewis Terman.

Answer 2

Lewis Terman.

Question 3

Although various types of nomination procedures are used in the identification of gifted students, the research finds that the MOST favourable nominations come from

A) peers.
B) parents.
C) principals.
D) teachers.
E) self.

Answer 3

peers.

Question 4

A classroom teacher holds that giftedness is product, not potential. The measures she would use to assess giftedness are

A) parent nominations.
B) writing products.
C) peer- and self- nominations.
D) portfolios, achievement tests.
E) Structure of Intellect test.

Question 5

When compared to normative samples, the women in Terman's study

A) had higher levels of unemployment.
B) were childless less often.
C) earned similar incomes.
D) had fewer friends.
E) attended college in greater numbers.

Question 6

Two researchers responsible for multiple theories of intelligence are

A) John Down and Herbert Grossman.
B) Fred Schonnell and May Marshall.
C) Lewis Terman and Catherine Cox.
D) Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon.
E) Howard Gardner and J.P. Guilford.

Question 7

Which of the following arguments does NOT support acceleration for gifted students?

A) "one size fits all" is a mistaken view of human achievement
B) positive academic achievement of accelerated students
C) heterogeneous classrooms are a source of boredom
D) accelerated programmes jeopardize social acceptance
E) accelerated students get a faster start on their post secondary programmes

Question 8

All of the following EXCEPT which one, apply to current definitions of giftedness?

A) They are still evolving.
B) They stress the necessity of special education provisions.
C) Giftedness is restricted to 25% of the population.
D) They are flexible and inclusive.
E) There are different definitions used across the country.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a criterion in Joseph Renzulli's definition of giftedness?

A) creativity
B) abstract thinking
C) task commitment
D) high intellectual ability
E) one's contribution to society

Question 10

Research findings suggest that grade acceleration

A) is a valuable option during the elementary school years but not at secondary levels.
B) is a meaningful option for a very small number of gifted students.
C) is an inappropriate option for gifted students.
D) shows little correlation with academic achievement.
E) is the most controversial issue in education of the gifted.

Question 11

Gifted and talented children have not always received extra educational provisions because of all of the following factors EXCEPT

A) there were fears of developing an elite.
B) the category of gifted is seen as desirable, and the opinion is that "the cream will rise to the top".
C) it was believed they would do well anyway.
D) there hasn't been an instrument to identify them.
E) special education has traditionally been viewed as serving those who do not do well in school.

Question 12

Precocity refers to

A) a specific dimension of skill in a particular area.
B) boldness.
C) the process of bringing new and unexpected responses to a given situation.
D) the ability to effect positive change which is self- or group- enhancing.
E) remarkable early development.

Question 13

Ability grouping implies

A) providing special activities to groups of children in an otherwise regular classroom.
B) removing special education students from the normal stream.
C) placing the child full- time in the class level commensurate with his or her ability.
D) removing children from heterogeneous settings and placing them in special groups according to their ability.
E) providing special units and assignments in the resource room.

Question 14

Terman held that intelligence was manifested in

A) achievement and social awareness.
B) creative and innovative thinking.
C) superior achievement and performance.
D) disposition to think divergently.
E) ability to acquire and manipulate concepts.

Question 15

In the education of students who are gifted, we can say that of the following models,_____ is MOST OFTEN offered in the general classroom?

A) acceleration
B) mentoring
C) enrichment
D) self- directed learning
E) ability grouping

Question 16

Which of the following variables do NOT figure into the scenario of giftedness?

A) aptitude
B) social skills
C) personality
D) creativity
E) talent

Question 17

In the identification of gifted students, individualized intelligence tests are problematic because they

A) tend to only over- identify.
B) may reflect a racial bias.
C) are designed to identify lower functioning students.
D) are expensive to administer.
E) quantify creative thought.

Question 18

In regards to special education, giftedness is considered a(n) _ component.

A) constituent.
B) unnecessary.
C) integral.
D) useful.
E) peripheral.

Question 19

Which of the following measures would NOT be particularly useful in screening for gifted and talented children?

A) parent interviews
B) individual intelligence tests
C) teacher nominations
D) achievement tests
E) medical reports

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT adequately describe common traits in gifted children?

A) insatiable curiosity
B) antagonistic toward school
C) superior reading ability
D) avid collectors and hobbyists
E) learn easily and quickly

Question 21

Bernard (1973) suggested that with creativity, it seems that

A) in later elementary school, creativity increases.
B) as children get older, creativity increases.
C) the development of creativity follows a steady, even path.
D) creativity tends to occur in spurts.
E) children show a decrease in creativity in the early school years.

Question 22

Which of the following does NOT correctly describe teacher nominations of gifted and talented children?

A) it is a major method of identification in Canada
B) training, questionnaires, and use of rating scales assist in quantifying nominations
C) creative and divergent thinkers are over- identified
D) identification is based on the premise that teachers know their students well
E) teachers are ineffective at nominating gifted students

Question 23

Of the following, which is the BEST single measure to use to identify gifted students?

A) individual IQ tests
B) parent nominations
C) rating scales focusing on the characteristics of gifted students
D) group IQ tests
E) achievement tests

Question 24

When students speed up their progress through the regular curriculum, the process is referred to as

A) acceleration.
B) enrichment.
C) independent study.
D) mentoring.
E) ability grouping.

Question 25

A teacher sets up a program for a student in the community. Weekly, the student learns about how the local bank operates. This is an example of a____program.

A) triad model
B) curriculum enrichment
C) self- directed learning model
D) resource room
E) mentoring

Question 26

Of the following, which would be most highly valued by most gifted children?

A) uniformity of assignments
B) structured class environments
C) high grades
D) precise, careful directions
E) intellectual debates and discussions

Question 27

Academically endowed students are generally considered to be those scoring at the

A) 94^th percentile.
B) 91^st percentile .
C) 93^rd percentile.
D) 92^nd percentile.
E) 95^th percentile.

Question 28

Achievement tests have been most successfully used for the systematic identification of gifted students in which specific field?

A) Social Studies
B) Science
C) Mathematics
D) Music
E) English

Question 29

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the underrepresentation of females in the gifted category?

A) biological differences
B) nonassertiveness
C) fear of loss of social acceptance
D) narrow role definitions for women
E) protection of feminine self- image

Question 30

The correlation between giftedness and creativity disappears above an IQ score of

A) 110.
B) 90.
C) 120.
D) 100.
E) 140.

Question 31

Which of the following is a process that encompasses content and skills to provide enrichment in the regular classroom?

A) mastery
B) curriculum compacting
C) parallel enrichment
D) repetition
E) peer teaching

Question 32

Classroom grouping to accommodate students who are not at grade level is highly debatable. Which of the following would NOT be advanced as an argument by the detractors?

A) low groups are stigmatized and consequently their self- esteem suffers
B) students progress to different mastery levels of curriculum
C) improper group placements become permanent
D) managing students on different tasks is difficult
E) grouping creates logistical problems

Question 33

Deng is a new Canadian at a junior high school. His teachers think that he might be gifted. Which of the following assessments would NOT be appropriate to determine Deng's giftedness?

A) observations
B) nomination forms
C) rating scales
D) an exercise in logic
E) a standardized achievement test

Question 34

Gardner has postulated a multiple intelligence theory that includes all of the following premises EXCEPT ONE. Which is NOT part of Gardner's theory?

A) problem solving is devoid of values
B) problem- solving skills resolve real world problems
C) create effective products
D) find or create new problems
E) problems are relevant to the cultural context

Question 35

According to Francoys Gagné the developmental product of an interaction between aptitudes and intrapersonal and environmental catalysts is___ .

Question 36

When special activities are provided for gifted children within a regular classroom, the model is known as ___.

Question 37

____ devised the three- trait model which illustrated that giftedness occurs in the zone where the three traits intersect.

Question 38

____ is the word used to describe remarkable early development.

Question 39

It was once thought that gifted individuals were weak and prone to a range of emotional problems. This myth was shattered in a longitudinal study undertaken by _ _.

Question 40

When elementary and secondary levels are compared, programme options for gifted students are more available at the____ level.

Question 41

An option for gifted students that includes beginning school early, grade skipping, and self- paced instruction is known as _ .

Question 42

____ ____ _____ allows students control of their own instruction.

Question 43

_____ enrichment involves examining a certain curriculum area in greater depth.

Question 44

A type of performance test in which students keep folders of representative work isreferred to as _____ assessment.

Question 45

Although Sean has high ability, he performs only at class level. In the field of giftedness, he is referred to as a gifted ____.

Question 46

Creativity may be viewed as a standard behavioural product which is relatively easy to assess.

Question 47

The onset of underachievement in girls typically coincides with the onset of early adolescence.

Question 48

The identification of gifted students depends entirely upon IQ levels.

Question 49

Unlike other exceptional children, the gifted child rarely brings stress to parents or the family climate.

Question 50

Parents are generally more accurate than teachers in identifying gifted and talented children.

Question 51

For gifted youngsters, acceleration allows advanced academic achievement but has been conclusively shown to harm social and emotional development.

Question 52

Identify three major types of educational approaches that may be provided for gifted andtalented pupils.

Question 53

List five headings needed for a gifted child's IEP.

Question 54

State three arguments for and against using acceleration for gifted students.

Question 55

Provide three reasons why gifted girls are not identified to the same extent as are their male counterparts.

Question 56

List and briefly describe five assessment measures that may be used in the identification of gifted and talented students.

Question 57

Many factors may contribute to the underachievement of gifted children. Identify and describe four pertinent factors.

Question 58

List and describe the factors that appear to contribute to giftedness?