Deck 15: Students Who Are Gifted and Talented

Question 1

Which of the following terms is often used interchangeably with giftedness?

A)Genius
B)Talent
C)Brilliance
D)Prodigy

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which law,passed in 1988,was designed to focus attention on special projects aimed at identifying and serving students who are gifted from culturally diverse groups,those living in poverty,and those with disabilities?

A)Jacob K.Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act
B)No Child Left Behind
C)Marland Report
D)IDEA

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The act of envisioning things in a perfect form,usually leading to involvement in service organizations,is called:

A)Criticism
B)Humor
C)Altruism
D)Idealism

Answer 3

D

Question 4

According to the author of the textbook,evidence of advanced development across intellectual areas is referred to as:

A)Giftedness
B)Talent
C)Intelligence
D)Creative

Question 5

Writing essays and creating portfolios are what type of assessment?

A)Authentic
B)Criterion-based
C)Dynamic
D)Domain-specific

Question 6

Who argued that intelligence cannot be reduced to a single dimension reported by a test score?

A)Javits
B)Marland
C)Tomlinson
D)Gardner

Question 7

In some cases,cognitive abilities cannot be accurately assessed using standardized tests.Which of the following is an alternative approach to assess student learning needs and ability?

A)Self-rating checklist
B)Aptitude test
C)Achievement test
D)Dynamic assessment

Question 8

Specific ways in which eligibility decisions are made for students who are gifted and talented:

A)Are explicitly stated in IDEA
B)Are explicitly stated in ADA
C)Vary across states and school districts
D)Are outlined by IDEA

Question 9

Students who are gifted often display which of the following cognitive characteristics?

A)Inability to focus
B)Social withdrawal
C)Unusually well-developed memory
D)Preference for group work

Question 10

Giftedness is generally considered to be the result of a combination of what two factors?

A)Genetic and financial status
B)Environment and parents' education level
C)Genetics and environment
D)Environment and financial status

Question 11

The purpose of using domain-specific checklists is to:

A)Obtain student's IQ score
B)Describe student's abilities in math and science
C)Describe student's abilities in a particular area
D)Describe student's type and level of motivation

Question 12

Donovan and Cross (2002)reported that:

A)Caucasian students were three to four times more likely than African American students to be identified as gifted
B)African American students were three to four times more likely than Caucasian students to be identified as gifted
C)Caucasian and African American were identified at the same rate.
D)Caucasian and Hispanic students were identified at the same

Question 13

Martin's love of art consumes most of his free time.In addition to reading about various artists,he goes to any art exhibition offered.This appreciation for the arts is called:

A)Aesthetic sensitivity
B)Artistically gifted
C)Cultural appreciation
D)All of the above

Question 14

Which factor contributes to underrepresentation of females in gifted and talented math programs?

A)Student attitudes
B)Identification procedures
C)Parent's beliefs
D)Administrative policies

Question 15

Which statement is true regarding identifying students who are gifted and talented?

A)Students are identified by IQ scores.
B)Each state sets its own definition and uses its own procedure for identifying students.
C)Each state uses the same definition of giftedness and uses a common procedure for identifying students.
D)None of the above

Question 16

A two-stage assessment process should rely on:

A)An aptitude test and off-level testing
B)Traditional achievement and writing tests
C)Aptitude tests and adaptive behavior tests
D)IQ tests and parent/teacher narratives

Question 17

Taking a more advanced test in order to obtain a better description of students' abilities is what type of testing?

A)An aptitude test
B)An off-level test
C)A performance test
D)An authentic test

Question 18

The estimates of the prevalence of students who are gifted and talented vary dramatically because:

A)Students identified as gifted are underrepresented
B)No tests exist to identify students as gifted
C)So many definitions have been offered
D)No single federal agency gathers the data

Question 19

Many students with special abilities may be missed if assessment only identifies students with:

A)Overall giftedness
B)General giftedness
C)Vague giftedness
D)Global giftedness

Question 20

Gifted learners can be misidentified as hyperactive for what reason?

A)High energy levels
B)Impulsivity
C)Inattentiveness
D)Cognitive abilities

Question 21

Karen,Jake,and Melissa are classmates in Mrs.Jacobs's fifth-grade class.However,Kate,Jake,and Melissa have been placed in a reading group together due to their advanced skills in reading.This is called:

A)Skills grouping
B)Ability grouping
C)Learning grouping
D)Curriculum compacting

Question 22

Steven is a gifted student who is very bored in class and does not complete his homework.What would be the best way to help Steven become excited about learning again?

A)Don't require him to complete homework since he knows the material.
B)Have Steven tutor other students.
C)Modify the scope and sequence of Steven's curriculum through acceleration.
D)Don't be concerned about Steven's behavior since he probably already knows the concepts.

Question 23

What is a two-stage assessment process?

Question 24

Children who have remarkable abilities at an early age are often called:

A)Savants
B)Prodigies
C)Special learners
D)Geniuses

Question 25

Mr.Henderson has just accepted a job as a teacher of gifted and talented middle school students.Which of the following practices is the least likely to use?

A)Direct instruction
B)Curriculum compacting
C)Acceleration
D)Enrichment

Question 26

What is a common misconception about differentiated instruction for gifted students?

Question 27

What is the meaning behind the statement,"students who are gifted display a strong sense of justice in their relationships?"

Question 28

Gerald is a ninth-grade student who excels in math and science.It has been determined his ability in math has exceeded the math level his high school can offer.His parents have requested that he be allowed to take a college-level math class during the regular school day so Gerald can continue to improve and develop his skills.This type of practice is called:

A)Curriculum compacting
B)Differentiation
C)Problem-based learning
D)Dual enrollment

Question 29

Each of the following is a position of those opposed to early gifted education programs EXCEPT:

A)All children should receive enriched early intervention.
B)They question the potential drain on financial resources.
C)Critics express concern at the potential negative consequences of labeling young children.
D)Research does not support significantly higher outcomes for those who engage in such programs.

Question 30

Kristy angrily crumpled up her fourth piece of paper and threw it away.She was determined to improve her cursive so her third-grade teacher,Mrs.Wall,would be pleased.Although Mrs.Wall has complimented Kristy multiple times on her handwriting,Kristy feels it could be much better.This self-imposed goal is called:

A)Aesthetic sensitivity
B)Altruism
C)Curiosity
D)Perfectionism

Question 31

The belief that many individuals may possess special abilities,even if they do not have overall high abilities is the premise of:

A)Talent development
B)Early intervention
C)Effective differentiation
D)Alternative programs