Deck 15: Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

Question 1

Ability to manipulate spatial configurations; good at pattern recognition,sensitive to shape,form,and space; and think in pictures or images.

A)Linguistic intelligence
B)Logical-mathematical intelligence
C)Spatial intelligence
D)Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A modification of the curriculum that enables students who are gifted to learn at a level appropriate to their ability and level of readiness.

A)differentiation
B)preassessment
C)curriculum compacting
D)flexible grouping

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Instructional approach in which authentic problems having multiple solutions are addressed through the application of critical thinking skills.

A)flexible grouping
B)cluster grouping
C)tiered assignments
D)problem-based learning

Answer 3

D

Question 4

One part of the assessment process for gifted and talented children that is different from other exceptionalities is

A)the referral arises because of the students' strengths rather than weaknesses.
B)the assessment should be multidimensional for gifted and talented students while the process is much simpler for students with other exceptionalities.
C)teachers play a much larger role in the assessment process for gifted and talented students.
D)you do not need parental permission to assess gifted and talented student.

Question 5

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study indicate that only _____ percent of fourth graders and ______ percent of eighth graders performed at the advanced level in mathematics.

A)15,9
B)20,10
C)13,7
D)25,15

Question 6

Giftedness in females can be nurtured in all of the following ways EXCEPT

A)reduce sexism and stereotyping in classrooms and establish equity in classroom interactions
B)group gifted students exclusively in heterogeneous,general education environments
C)expose gifted adolescents to other gifted adults
D)provide educational interventions compatible with cognitive development and styles of learning

Question 7

Who was responsible for the initial work on measuring intelligence?

A)Alfred Binet
B)David Wechsler
C)Lewis Terman
D)Leta Hollingworth

Question 8

One important concept addressed in the National Excellence report that had not been previously considered was

A)the role of gifted and talented education in culturally diverse individuals.
B)the role of parents in gifted and talented education.
C)the need for special schools to address the needs of gifted and talented youth.
D)none of these

Question 9

Ability to control and skillfully use one's body to perform a task or express feelings and ideas; able to communicate through body language; and keen athletic ability.

A)Linguistic intelligence
B)Logical-mathematical intelligence
C)Spatial intelligence
D)Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

Question 10

Recommendations for how to remove the excellence gap include all EXCEPT

A)remove barriers that prevent high-ability students from moving through coursework at a pace that matches their achievement level
B)ensure that all high-ability students have access to advanced educational services
C)make high-performing students less visible
D)hold local education agencies accountable for the performance of high-ability students from all economic backgrounds

Question 11

Characteristics of younger gifted girls include all EXCEPT

A)highly gifted girls have high academic achievement
B)highly gifted girls are often first-born females
C)in their interests,gifted girls are more like gifted boys than they are like average girls
D)actual occupations of parents do not affect gifted girls' eventual career choices

Question 12

A major contribution of early longitudinal studies of gifted individuals was that they

A)identified the social peculiarities experienced by gifted individuals throughout the years.
B)demonstrated that all individuals who were identified as gifted became experts in their fields.
C)disproved many early theories people held about gifted individuals.
D)demonstrated that gifted individuals experienced longer lives than did nongifted individuals.

Question 13

Why might academic work not always be the most effective way to assess for academic giftedness?

A)Teachers probably don't give students grade-level work.
B)It is a very subjective way to assess for giftedness.
C)Students who are not challenged may not produce quality work.
D)All of these

Question 14

Many states have adopted the six categories outlined in the first national report on gifted education except for which one?

A)Leadership ability
B)Psychomotor ability
C)Visual and performing arts
D)Creative thinking

Question 15

Which is not considered best practice in screening for students who are gifted and talented?

A)The nominating process for these students should be ongoing.
B)Schools should choose one method of assessment and adhere to that method for each child.
C)Screening for services should occur at any point in the school year.
D)Assessment should be made in the language in which the student is fluent.

Question 16

For children who are gifted and talented,full inclusion is all of the following EXCEPT

A)in a setting where teachers typically make only minor modifications
B)the ideal setting
C)a place where the needs of children who are gifted and talented cannot be met without differentiating the curriculum
D)a challenge to the educator who desires that each student make continuous progress

Question 17

Ability to use calculation to assist with deductive and inductive reasoning; good at seeing patterns and relationships; think abstractly and conceptually; and tend to be logical and systematic.

A)Linguistic intelligence
B)Logical-mathematical intelligence
C)Spatial intelligence
D)Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

Question 18

Ability to use language effectively in written and oral expression; highly developed verbal skills; and often think in words.

A)Linguistic intelligence
B)Logical-mathematical intelligence
C)Spatial intelligence
D)Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

Question 19

Four key elements that must be present for successful programming of students who are twice-exceptional include all of the following EXCEPT

A)a service delivery model exclusively within the inclusive general education classroom
B)a complex,integrated,and interdisciplinary curriculum because of their unique learning profiles
C)services and programs that address their social,emotional,and behavioral needs
D)instruction that targets their gifts and talents while simultaneously providing individualized special education supports

Question 20

Early adolescence is often a particularly complicated and difficult time for students with gifts and talents because

A)early adolescence is a challenging time for all young people
B)middle schoolers need challenging opportunities to make continuous progress in their talent areas
C)middle school students who are gifted do not want to "fit in" with their peers
D)a lack of appropriately challenging instruction frequently leads to apathy and disengagement

Question 21

One of the biggest influences in a gifted and talented student's academic performance is

A)IQ score.
B)parents.
C)teacher.
D)principal.

Question 22

The strategy of allowing a student to take high school classes while the student is still in middle school is an example of

A)enrichment.
B)course compacting.
C)acceleration.
D)flexible grouping.

Question 23

Characteristics of families of children who are gifted include

A)a large number of children in the family.
B)parents who are older than typical parents.
C)a gifted child who is the youngest.
D)parents who set few rules for their children to adhere to.

Question 24

The term used to describe a curriculum that enables gifted students to work at more complex levels that would not be appealing to all students is

A)special education.
B)differential education.
C)gifted education.
D)complex education.

Question 25

Ways to identify leadership talent in individuals include

A)observing which students are elected into office.
B)a leadership portfolio.
C)self-nomination.
D)all of these

Question 26

Differentiated programming involves

A)providing instruction that allows the gifted student to advance as far as possible.
B)providing instruction that allows a slow learner to achieve mastery of the curriculum.
C)having high expectations for all students.
D)all of these

Question 27

Understanding intelligence as the g factor,or general intelligence,is based on the belief that intelligence is

A)multifaceted.
B)ever-changing.
C)identifiable at birth.
D)a unitary trait.

Question 28

With a variety of theories on multiple intelligences,why might the field be reluctant to let go of the traditional IQ testing?

A)Most parents understand IQ better than other measures of giftedness.
B)Without an above-average IQ,an individual cannot be considered gifted or talented.
C)IQ is the only foolproof way to identify an individual as gifted or talented.
D)Scores from an IQ test offer standardized information on a student's strengths and weaknesses.

Question 29

Instructional opportunities for adolescents and young adults who are gifted include

A)magnet schools.
B)Advanced Placement classes.
C)Saturday programs.
D)all of these

Question 30

Because of the sometimes negative consequences associated with being culturally diverse (poverty,language barriers,etc.),these students will

A)likely never be able to perform in the gifted and talented range.
B)often lack the motivation to perform in the gifted and talented range.
C)likely need extra attention of educators but will be able to perform to their potential.
D)likely drain resources from the schools,taking away from the education of other students.

Question 31

One problem with the proficiency standards established by the No Child Left Behind Act,with regards to gifted and talented children,is

A)the children find it difficult to reach the proficiency standards established.
B)teachers do not have time to help gifted children reach their proficiency levels.
C)the established proficiency levels can be limiting to gifted and talented students.
D)none of these

Question 32

Offering students tiered assignments based on content,process,and product is an example of

A)acceleration.
B)flexible grouping.
C)course compacting.
D)differentiation.

Question 33

In-depth study,competitions,and interdisciplinary seminars are examples of what strategy for modifying curriculum to meet the needs of gifted and talented students?

A)Enrichment
B)Acceleration
C)Differentiation
D)Grouping

Question 34

Adapting a curriculum to the interests and needs of a particular student is known as

A)differentiation.
B)curriculum compacting.
C)acceleration.
D)individualization.

Question 35

Which of the following is not a step in the effective instruction of learners who are gifted and talented?

A)Preassessing the students to determine their current level of content knowledge
B)Grouping children according to ability for instructional purposes
C)Giving accelerated students more assignments to keep them busy until the other students master the content
D)Providing products that will motivate and teach students

Question 36

Individuals who are gifted and talented but also suffer from a disability are often called

A)doubly disabled.
B)dually exceptional.
C)twice exceptional.
D)multiply disabled.

Question 37

Which is not a common characteristic of gifted adolescent girls?

A)IQ scores drop during adolescence.
B)Gifted girls take less rigorous courses than do gifted boys.
C)Academic performance drops during adolescence.
D)Gifted girls attend less prestigious universities than do gifted boys.

Question 38

The ceiling effect,when discussing testing children who are gifted and talented,refers to tests

A)being too difficult for students to complete.
B)being too easy to offer an accurate representation of students' skills.
C)that are designed to measure only students in the top quartile.
D)that are designed to measure only students in the bottom quartile.

Question 39

Many educators believe that the least restrictive environment for gifted and talented students is

A)the general education classroom where they can socialize with average peers.
B)a self-contained classroom or magnet school.
C)home school.
D)it doesn't matter; these children will excel in any environment.

Question 40

Some have argued that gifted and talented children should be given a different label because the word gifted carries some negative connotation.What might be the strongest argument against changing this label?

A)Any label given to a group of students will acquire some negative connotation.
B)The word gifted best describes this group of students.
C)Changing the label would require many expensive changes to legislation.
D)Educators are comfortable with the word gifted.

Question 41

The use of measures intended for older children is called ______.

A)above-level testing
B)ceiling testing
C)off-level testing
D)above-age testing

Question 42

All of the following are common myths about gifted and talented students except this:

A)Gifted and talented students have abilities that can be demonstrated.
B)Gifted and talented children don't have great social skills.
C)Gifted only refers to children who are radically accelerated.
D)Gifted and talented is,many times,used to describe the arts or athletics.

Question 43

Current data from neurobiology research suggest that

A)gifted children are born with more complex brain structures than peers who perform on grade level.
B)every child could be "gifted" if given the right opportunity.
C)all children are born with complex and unique brain structures.
D)the part of the brain that governs social skills is less active in gifted children.

Question 44

The ______ was the first national report on gifted education.

A)Adams Report
B)Marland Report
C)Jackson Report
D)Douglas Report

Question 45

For any student to succeed,it is vital that the student is given appropriate ______.

A)acceptance
B)grades
C)freedom
D)challenges

Question 46

Originally,gifted students were identified solely on which of the following metrics?

A)Leadership ability
B)Athletic dominance
C)Intelligence quota
D)Musical aptitude

Question 47

J.P.Guilford provided the foundation for ______ theory by proposing that there are 120 kinds of intelligences.

A)multidimensional intelligence
B)variable intelligence
C)common intelligence
D)multiple intelligence

Question 48

The opportunity to learn with others at the same levels of interest and achievement is an example of which strategy?

A)Grouping
B)Acceleration
C)Enrichment
D)Differentiation

Question 49

Off-level testing can best be described as

A)general assessment.
B)taking the ceiling of the test.
C)grade level appropriate.
D)a test for creativity.

Question 50

In which year was the National Association for Gifted Children founded?

A)1958
B)1925
C)1961
D)1954

Question 51

A secondary school with a particular focus such as science,math,or performing arts can be identified as which of the following?

A)Magnet high school
B)Charter high school
C)Preparatory high school
D)Advanced Placement high school

Question 52

All are characteristics of young talented children except this:

A)Excellent memories
B)Dyssynchrony
C)Precious
D)Hyperactive

Question 53

What is the "jot-down" method?

A)A way to take accurate notes
B)A formal assessment measure
C)An informal assessment measure
D)A way for students and teachers to exchange ideas

Question 54

A well-known outlet for adults who are gifted is

A)NASA.
B)DEXTER.
C)AWGAT.
D)MENSA.

Question 55

Academic competitions provide ______ for gifted students.

A)mentoring and teamwork
B)independence and autonomy
C)motivation and challenge
D)Advanced Placement and honors credit

Question 56

The ______ emphasized the importance of gifted and talented students in the United States and provided for a national research center focusing on gifted children.

A)Individuals With Disabilities Act
B)Javits Act
C)Exceptional Children Act
D)Davis Act

Question 57

Which of the following is not an illustration of creativity,as described by Renzulli's "three-ring model"?

A)Curiosity
B)Willing to take risks
C)Sensitive to aesthetic characteristics
D)Self-confidence and drive to achieve

Question 58

What IQ score is needed for an individual to be considered "gifted"?

A)140
B)130
C)160
D)There is no set IQ score considered "gifted."

Question 59

Cluster grouping and pull-out homogeneous clusters are what type of strategy for addressing the needs of advanced learners?

A)Differentiation
B)Acceleration
C)Enrichment
D)Grouping

Question 60

Which of the following is not a social or emotional characteristic of students who are intellectually gifted and talented?

A)Excellent memory
B)Intensity
C)Dislike of rules and regulations
D)Relates well to older classmates

Question 61

Because high-ability students are forced to spend more time than they need on a curriculum developed for students of moderate ability,they may become bored,unmotivated,and frustrated.

Question 62

Most classroom teachers make significant modifications to meet the unique needs of learners who are gifted.

Question 63

Children who are gifted and talented and learning disabled are often overlooked because they perform at an average level.

Question 64

______ proposed a three-ring model of giftedness.

A)Ross
B)Renzulli
C)Marland
D)Piirto

Question 65

The general education classroom is often seen as inadequate for meeting the needs of pupils who are gifted and talented.

Question 66

Independent study is a positive option for children who are gifted and talented only if they are taught to work independently.

Question 67

Acceleration of the curriculum for students who are gifted and talented often contributes to social and emotional difficulties.

Question 68

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.Girls who are gifted can be described as

A)an underrepresented population
B)an untapped national resource
C)recipients of equal education opportunities
D)confident in their opinions

Question 69

Which of the following is not an intelligence designated by Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

A)Accelerated knowledge
B)Linguistic
C)Bodily-kinesthetic
D)Interpersonal

Question 70

______ is known as the founder of gifted education.

A)Leta S.Hollingworth
B)J.P.Guilford
C)Lewis Terman
D)Alfred Binet

Question 71

______ coined the term differential education.

A)Guilford
B)Hollingsworth
C)Ward
D)Javits

Question 72

In young children who are gifted and talented,it is common to see uneven development of skills.

Question 73

All states recognize gifted and talented as a category of exceptionality.

Question 74

______ is an instructional technique whereby the time spent on academic subjects is reduced so as to allow for enrichment activities.

A)Higher-order thinking skills
B)Metacognition
C)Curriculum compacting
D)Differentiation

Question 75

Each state uses its own definition of giftedness in the schools.

Question 76

Differentiated education was a theme throughout the chapter.The reason for this theme is gifted and talented students are the only students who will benefit from this type of education strategy.

Question 77

As early as the 1920s,"giftedness" was associated with a strength or talent in any area of academics-the relationship between giftedness and high intelligence arose later in the 20th century.

Question 78

Tiered assignments allow for matching instruction to level of readiness.

Question 79

Individuals who perform at the very high end,for any category of giftedness and talent,are often referred to as profoundly gifted and talented.

Question 80

The combining or grouping of students according to needs and abilities matched to their level of achievement is called

A)tracking.
B)tiered instruction.
C)flexible grouping.
D)cluster grouping.