Deck 6: Learners With Gifts and Talents Learners Who Are Curners at Risk

Question 1

Gifted and talented learners:​

A)are easy to identify due to the rigorous criteria contained in PL 100-279 and PL 107-110.
B)require special services which are mandated in the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Education Act of 1988.
C)represent approximately 4.6% of the school-age population, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics.
D)result from a combination of genetic make-up and environmental stimulation.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Intellectual ability:​

A)is the sole basis for the determination of giftedness under most state definitions.
B)is always demonstrated by high academic achievement.
C)is included as part of the definition of giftedness in most states.
D)is funded as generously as athletic ability.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (2013)suggests all of the following, EXCEPT:

A)gifted or talented students might conceivably be the largest group of students with exceptionalities.
B)the prevalence of giftedness is decreasing.
C)more than 3.23 million students are identified as gifted.
D)about 6.7 percent of the school-age population is gifted.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Brain research proves that genetics have a stronger influence than environmental variables on the development of gifts and talents.​

Question 5

How students are identified as gifted and talented, as well as what services will be provided for gifted and talented students is determined mainly by:​

A)the requirements of NCLB.
B)state and local education policy.
C)Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1988.
D)the Marland report.

Question 6

The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1988 (PL 100-297):​

A)provided a federal definition of giftedness.
B)was an amendment to PL 94-142.
C)established federal control over gifted education programs.
D)entitled students with gifts and talents to special education services.

Question 7

The overwhelming majority of at-risk learners receive special education services.​

Question 8

Many children experience a variety of factors that could easily place them at risk for school failure, yet they are resilient and do well in school in spite of the risks to which they are exposed.​

Question 9

The No Child Left Behind Act (PL 107-110)includes language that identifies individuals with gifts and talents.​

Question 10

In most states, the definition of gifted and talented children includes psychomotor ability as a form of giftedness.​

Question 11

All of the following statements regarding characteristics of gifted and talented children are correct, EXCEPT:

A)many of the characteristics are the same as other children, but differ in degree and intensity.
B)some characteristics may result in a "paradoxical negative effect."
C)they are likely to have an external locus of control.
D)they may be self-critical as they strive for perfectionism.

Question 12

Family homelessness is not necessarily a factor of socioeconomic status.

Question 13

Youngsters who are homeless are three times more likely to have emotional problems, and twice as likely to repeat a grade than their classmates who are not homeless.​

Question 14

The increase in the number of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse is reflected in the fact that teachers of color, in both general and special education, make up 33% of the nation's teaching force.

Question 15

IDEA defines gifted and talented children as those whose needs cannot be met in the general education classroom because of their exceptional intellectual development, as well as their outstanding abilities in math, creative writing, or the visual and performing arts.

Question 16

The primary purpose of bilingual education is to teach English to students with limited English proficiency.​

Question 17

The ____________________________ identifies individuals who are gifted and talented as students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity or in specific academic fields, and who need services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities.

A)Marland Report
B)National Association for Gifted Children
C)2004 reauthorization of IDEA
D)Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1988

Question 18

____________ is defined as the attitudes, values, belief systems, norms, and traditions shared by a particular group of people that collectively form their heritage.​

A)Multiculturalism
B)Culture
C)Ethnicity
D)Religion

Question 19

The first national report on gifted education was:​

A)known as the Javits Report.
B)contained in IDEA 2004.
C)based on federal regulations.
D)known as the Marland Report.

Question 20

Children from racial and ethnic "minority groups" are actually the majority of students in all of the following urban areas, EXCEPT:

A)New York.
B)Chicago.
C)Denver.
D)Houston.

Question 21

Fewer numbers of students from minority groups in a particular category than one might expect based on their numbers in the school population is commonly referred to as:​

A)under enrollment.
B)underrepresentation.
C)ethnic imbalance.
D)overrepresentation.

Question 22

Research evidence on the effectiveness of bilingual education suggests that:​

A)there is one pedagogical strategy that is most effective for teaching students who are bilingual.
B)bilingual education is the most appropriate approach for working with students with limited proficiency in English.
C)bilingual education slows down the development of English proficiency.
D)bilingual education results in improved language skills but has no impact on academic performance.

Question 23

Homelessness is especially destructive for children for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:

A)homelessness implies parental neglect and abuse.
B)homeless children are exposed to numerous health hazards.
C)children who are homeless are more likely to suffer from poor nutrition.
D)homelessness is a breeding ground for disabilities.

Question 24

The most frequent perpetrators of child maltreatment are:​

A)neighbors.
B)distant relatives.
C)parents.
D)school personnel.

Question 25

Bilingual education is:​

A)accepted as best practice throughout the U.S.
B)no longer controversial because almost 20% of the population speaks a language other than English.
C)a strategy that not everyone agrees with as some states have prohibited its use in schools.
D)not popular with some because it does not promote cognitive as well as affective development.

Question 26

Economic hardships, substance abuse, chronic unemployment, marital discord, and a personal history of abuse or neglect are issues that could contribute to:​

A)overrepresentation in special education programs.
B)abusive and neglectful parenting.
C)inappropriate placement in special education programs.
D)underrepresentation of programs for gifted and talented students.

Question 27

All of the following statements regarding the disproportionate number of students from minority groups placed in special education are true, EXCEPT it:

A)is a stinging indictment of the efficacy of special educators' professional practices.
B)occurs mainly in those categories where disability has a biological basis.
C)is a challenge to the concept of honoring diversity.
D)has been a pressing and controversial issue among educators for more than forty years.

Question 28

Overrepresentation of minority groups in special education:​

A)occurs in all disability categories.
B)occurs mainly in the specific learning disability category.
C)occurs in disability areas where professional judgment and opinion play a role in the decision-making process.
D)does not occur in categories such as mild intellectual disability or emotional disturbances.

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor in the overrepresentation of students from minority groups in special education?​

A)Poverty that results in limited health care, poor nutrition, and poor living conditions.
B)Test bias and inappropriate assessment techniques
C)Cultural variables that prevent academic achievement
D)Faulty identification procedures and ineffective prereferral strategies

Question 30

All of the following statements about culture are true, EXCEPT:

A)It provides a frame of reference or perspective for attaching meaning to events and situations.
B)It is generally transmitted from one generation to another.
C)It is reflected in many aspects of an individual's particular lifestyle. ​
D)It defines how students from a particular background will perform in school, and what their educational strengths and weaknesses will be.

Question 31

As stated in PL 107-110 (No Child Left Behind Act of 2001), all of the following are examples of an inadequate living arrangements, EXCEPT:

A)residing in abandoned buildings.
B)living in motels.
C)sharing a residence with multiple families.
D)living in emergency shelters.

Question 32

Students identified as limited English proficient:​

A)are incapable of learning anything in English.
B)have a limited capacity to learn.
C)are eligible for special education services under the speech and language category.
D)lack fluency in reading, writing, or speaking English.

Question 33

Educators and other school professionals could be subject to legal difficulties, fines, misdemeanor charges, and in some cases charges of negligence when:​

A)they fail to report suspected abuse or neglect.
B)discuss suspected child abuse cases with administrators.
C)question students about physical injuries.
D)get involved in the personal lives of their students.

Question 34

An educational strategy where the cultural background of each student is valued, perceived in a positive light, and used to develop instruction is best described as:​

A)multiculturalism.
B)multicultural education.
C)bilingual education.
D)diversity education.

Question 35

Greater numbers of children from minority groups placed in special education programs than would be anticipated based on their proportion of the general school population is commonly referred to as:

A)underrepresentation.
B)ethnic imbalance.
C)overrepresentation.
D)over enrollment.

Question 36

The fastest growing segment of the homeless population is:

A)the elderly.
B)families with children.
C)men.
D)teenagers who are runaways.

Question 37

Experts in the field of bilingual education:

A)found that research does not support the effectiveness of bilingual education in working with students with limited proficiency in English.
B)are in agreement as to which pedagogical strategy is the most effective in teaching English language learners.
C)found the key to effective bilingual education is to isolate the student from English speakers so they don't feel intimidated.
D)are in agreement that the more opportunities students have to use their newly acquired English language skills with their classmates, family, and friends, the more proficient they will become.

Question 38

Bilingual education is best defined as:​

A)an educational strategy where students, whose first language is something other than English, are initially instructed by being immersed in classes where only English is spoken.
B)an educational strategy that involves issues of language race, gender, social class, and culture.
C)a reflection of the customs, belief systems, attitudes and traditions shared by a particular group of people.
D)an educational strategy where students, whose first language is something other than English, are initially instructed in the language they know best.

Question 39

___________________ acknowledges basic commonalities among groups of people while appreciating their differences.​

A)Culture
B)Bilingual education
C)Multicultural education
D)Multiculturalism

Question 40

In bilingual education programs, English is the medium of instruction:​

A)throughout the program.
B)initially.
C)once a satisfactory command of English  is achieved.
D)not at all.

Question 41

List the factors that could contribute to the overrepresentation of minority students in certain special education categories.​

Question 42

Explain the relationship between poverty and the overrepresentation of minority students in certain categories of special education.​

Question 43

List the 5 areas of giftedness and provide an example of how giftedness might be demonstrated under each area.

Question 44

Explain the difference between multiculturalism and multicultural education.​

Question 45

What are the implications for the estimates and projections given concerning the growing diversity in our nation's schools?​

Question 46

What factors contribute to the over- and underrepresentation of minority groups in special education programs?​

Question 47

What challenges do students who are at risk for school failure face, and what can be done to help students rise above those challenges?​

Question 48

Child abuse and neglect:​

A)are very uncommon in this country.
B)rarely happen to children with disabilities or those who are adopted.
C)are crimes primarily committed by friends of the family.
D)know no racial, religious, ethnic or socioeconomic boundaries.

Question 49

What is the primary purpose of bilingual education?​

Question 50

Educators and other professionals:​

A)should never report instances of child abuse unless they are positive it has occurred.
B)are legally and morally responsible for reporting suspected instances of child abuse.
C)are not legally protected if, in good faith, they report child abuse and it turns out they were wrong.
D)cannot legally get in trouble if they suspect child abuse, but prefer not to get involved in the personal lives of their students.

Question 51

All of the following statements about homelessness are true, EXCEPT:

A)the average age of a homeless child is only six years old.
B)single adult males are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
C)domestic violence, substance abuse, poverty, and mental illness are some of the contributing factors to homelessness.
D)family homelessness is not necessarily a factor of socioeconomic status.