Question 1

If the needs of the gifted child are not satisfied, he becomes

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When the needs of a gifted child are not met, they often experience frustration due to the lack of challenge or engagement in their learning environment. This can lead to underachievement and disengagement from academic pursuits.

Question 2

If rich and stimulating environment for proper development is not given, the gifted child becomes

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When a gifted child does not receive a rich and stimulating environment that matches their intellectual needs, they may become maladjusted. This is because their advanced cognitive abilities and potential for higher achievement are not being nurtured, leading to frustration, underachievement, and difficulties in social and emotional adjustment.

Question 3

The Gifted child needs appreciation for his superior ability. If recognition is not given he feels

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Gifted children often feel insecure when their abilities are not recognized, as they may doubt their own worth or feel misunderstood.

Question 4

Advance course in science and mathematics and any other subject or giving harder tasks and extra reading materials is called -

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Enrichment programs are designed to provide students with additional learning experiences and challenges beyond the standard curriculum, often including advanced courses in science and mathematics, harder tasks, and extra reading materials.

Question 5

Gifted children should be grouped according to their ability, talents and levels of intelligence. This is called -

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Ability Grouping or Separate class is the practice of grouping children together according to their talents, abilities, and levels of intelligence. This approach allows for instruction that is more specifically tailored to the needs and capabilities of the grouped students.

Question 6

Skipping grades according to their abilities refers to -

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Skipping grades based on a student's abilities is referred to as "Acceleration and Double Promotion," where students move through education at a pace that matches their learning abilities, often advancing faster than their age peers.

Question 7

Gifted children have been defined as those who have superior ability to deal with

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Gifted children often exhibit superior abilities in multiple areas, including dealing with facts, ideas, and relationships, making "All of the above" the correct choice.

Question 8

The most agreed cutting point of I.Q between the average and intellectually gifted is

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The most widely accepted threshold for being considered intellectually gifted in terms of IQ is 130 and above. This is based on the standard deviation method used in most IQ tests, where the mean score is set at 100 and scores are spread according to a normal distribution. A score of 130 typically places an individual in the top 2% of the population, which is a common criterion for identifying giftedness.

Question 9

Early interest in calendars, in telling time and in clocks can be identified by -

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The answer of Early interest in calendars, in telling time...

Question 10

The children are grouped in grades and progress from one grade to another in a curriculum adopted to their interest, curiosity and ability. This is called -

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The answer of The children are grouped in grades and...

Question 11

Gifted children are superior not only in Intelligence but also in -

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Gifted children often exhibit superior abilities not only in intellectual tasks but also can show advanced emotional understanding, social skills, and in some cases, physical abilities, depending on the individual's specific talents and inclinations.

Question 12

The type of test used in identifying those gifted in art, drama, music and other nonacademic areas is -

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Aptitude tests are designed to assess specific talents or abilities in areas such as art, drama, and music, making them suitable for identifying giftedness in nonacademic areas.

Question 13

The types of deviating gifted children are

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All of the above options represent types of deviating gifted children. Underachieving gifted children are those who do not perform to their potential, highly gifted children have exceptional abilities that set them apart even from other gifted children, and gifted children with a handicap may have a disability that masks or complicates their giftedness.

Question 14

Children with I.Q of 160 and above are

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Children with an IQ of 160 and above are considered Highly Gifted. This classification is based on standard IQ tests and scales, where scores significantly above the average (usually set at 100) indicate higher levels of intelligence. A score of 160 and above is exceptionally high and falls into the highly gifted category.

Question 15

Arguments in favour of the Education of Gifted children in separate classes is -

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Gifted children often face unique challenges and may not be adequately challenged in a regular classroom setting. Educating them in separate classes can help address their specific needs, prevent boredom, and reduce the risk of social and emotional maladjustments.

Question 16

Arguments against the Education of the Gifted children in separate classes is

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Separating gifted children into exclusive classes can foster a sense of intellectual elitism or "intellectual aristocracy," where these students might view themselves as inherently superior to their peers. This can lead to social divisions and hinder the development of empathy and collaboration skills among students of varying abilities.

Question 17

The Gifted students are provided subjects according to their interests, needs, abilities and aptitudes under -

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Diversification of courses allows for the adaptation of educational content to match the interests, needs, abilities, and aptitudes of gifted students, providing them with a more tailored and engaging learning experience.

Question 18

The Gifted children should be provided activities like debates, symposiums, reading contests,excursions, etc under -

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Enrichment in co-curricular activities involves providing gifted children with additional opportunities to explore their interests and talents beyond the standard curriculum, which includes activities like debates, symposiums, reading contests, and excursions.

Question 19

A negative emotional characteristic exhibited by Gifted children is

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Gifted children often exhibit negative emotional characteristics such as being inattentive, restless, and disturbed due to their heightened sensitivities and intellectual capabilities, which can sometimes make it difficult for them to fit in with their peers or feel satisfied with traditional educational approaches.

Question 20

Which is an emotional characteristic of gifted children?

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Gifted children often exhibit a range of emotional characteristics, including sincerity, patience, and honesty, among others. These traits can be more pronounced due to their heightened cognitive abilities and sensitivity.

Quiz 6: Understanding the Gifted Child: Characteristics, Needs, and Education