Question 1

Which definition of gifted and talented describes the group as 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 to fully develop those capabilities?

Accepted Answer

The definition in the Every Student Succeeds Act describes gifted and talented students as those who show high achievement capability in various areas and require special services to develop their capabilities.

Question 2

When are children who are gifted and talented often identified?

Accepted Answer

Gifted and talented children often exhibit signs of their exceptional abilities from a very early age, showing advanced cognitive, creative, or specific academic skills that set them apart from their peers. Identification can happen early as parents, caregivers, or educators notice these unique abilities.

Question 3

Who are usually the first to notice a child's gifts and talents?

Accepted Answer

Parents are typically the first to notice a child's gifts and talents due to the amount of time they spend with their child and their intimate knowledge of their child's development and behaviors.

Question 4

What are the components of Renzulli's three-ring conception of giftedness?

Accepted Answer

Renzulli's three-ring conception of giftedness includes above average ability, task commitment, and creativity as the key components that interact to result in gifted behaviors.

Question 5

In this step of the Talent Pool Identification System other students are considered via parents, peer, or self-nominations, special testing, product or portfolio reviews, etc.; and admission is determined by a screening or selection committee.

Accepted Answer

Step 3 of the Talent Pool Identification System involves considering other students through various means such as nominations or special testing, and admission is determined by a screening or selection committee.

Question 6

This perspective on giftedness and talents theorizes that intelligence has many dimensions, which all people possess, but to different degrees, and an individual may excel in or more areas, but not necessarily all of them.

Accepted Answer

The theory of multiple intelligences, proposed by Howard Gardner, suggests that intelligence is not a single, fixed attribute, but rather a range of abilities, skills, and talents that individuals possess in varying degrees. This perspective emphasizes the diversity of intelligence across different domains, such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences.

Question 7

Gardner describes this type of intelligence as displaying the ingenuity to observe patterns, create classifications, and develop and understand systems. Avery, a student who loves the environment, is an example. Although she is only seven years old, she is fascinated by animals and their behavior. She is a "mini horse whisperer" as she calms wild ponies that her family finds in the mountains surrounding their home. She can exhibit the same calming behavior with cattle and other animals found on the family's ranch. What is this intelligence that Avery displays?

Accepted Answer

Avery displays naturalist intelligence, which is characterized by the ability to recognize and categorize animals, plants, and other parts of the natural environment. This intelligence involves observing patterns in nature, understanding natural and artificial systems, and a keen interest in subjects related to the natural world. Avery's fascination with animals and her ability to calm them demonstrates her naturalist intelligence.

Question 8

Gardner is exploring a ninth intelligence that involves a heightened awareness of the human condition and global issues. This intelligence is also characterized by interest in the meaning of such concepts as life, death, and love. What is the title of this intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Gardner's exploration of a ninth intelligence focuses on spirituality, which encompasses a heightened awareness of the human condition and global issues, including the contemplation of life, death, and love.

Question 9

Twice-exceptional students are students who are gifted and possess what other characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Twice-exceptional students are those who are identified as gifted in one or more areas and also have a disability. This combination can make their educational needs particularly complex, as they require support for their disabilities while also needing appropriate challenges to meet their advanced learning capabilities.

Question 10

Twice exceptional children are not always identified for the following reasons EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Twice exceptional children are often not identified because their giftedness can mask their disability and vice versa, or because both conditions mask each other, making it difficult to recognize the need for support in both areas. However, the choice suggesting that parents not wanting their children to be bullied is a reason for non-identification does not directly relate to the inherent challenges of identifying twice exceptional children.

Question 11

Mr. Rancher is looking for techniques that can be used in his fourth-grade classroom to address the behavioral needs of Tommy who is twice-exceptional. Which of this list of suggestions would be appropriate for that purpose?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr. Rancher is looking for techniques that...

Question 12

Ivan is an exceptionally talented musician. Bethany is four years old and is reading on a college level. Nelson is twelve years old and is playing on the varsity basketball team with high schoolers. These students are in classes for the gifted and talented. The following are common intellectual/academic characteristics these students share EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ivan is an exceptionally talented musician. Bethany...

Question 13

This person, in 1921, began tracking over 1,500 students with high IQs. His findings indicated that gifted students experience fewer psychological problems than their typically developing peers.

Accepted Answer

Lewis Terman, in 1921, began a longitudinal study tracking over 1,500 students with high IQs, known as the Genetic Studies of Genius. His research aimed to debunk the then-common belief that gifted children were more likely to experience psychological problems, instead finding that they were generally healthier and more socially adjusted than their peers.

Question 14

Randy is in the graduating class of 2018. Randy scored the highest SAT score that has ever been recorded in the history of his high school. Yet, Randy is graduating with a 1.5 GPA. Randy most likely belong to which subgroup of students who are gifted?

Accepted Answer

Randy's situation indicates underachievement. Despite his high SAT score, which shows his potential or giftedness, his low GPA suggests he is not performing to his capabilities in his coursework, a hallmark of underachieving students.

Question 15

Marcia is a student who is academically gifted in mathematics. While her first-grade classmates are learning simple addition and subtraction, Marcia is studying trigonometry having already mastered algebra and calculus. However, Marcia fine motor coordinator for writing does not match the skills she has in mathematics. What is the term used to describe Marcia's development?

Accepted Answer

Asynchrony refers to the uneven development in different areas, such as when a child is advanced in cognitive skills but not in physical skills, as is the case with Marcia.

Question 16

What is the estimated number of students currently listed as gifted and talented in American schools?

Accepted Answer

The estimated number of students currently listed as gifted and talented in American schools is between 3 to 5 million. This range is widely accepted by educational researchers and organizations.

Question 17

All the following are reasons there is great variability in the numbers of reported students who are gifted or talented in each state EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All the following are reasons there is...

Question 18

Shary is a student who is gifted in mathematics. She is eight years old and able to complete mathematics at the college level particularly algebra and calculus. In what setting is Shary most likely placed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shary is a student who is gifted...

Question 19

Jerry is a middle school student who has been identified as gifted. He excels in science and is particularly interested in paleontology. His scores in science, on the state level accountability test, exceeds that of any student in the state. Jerry is taught in a general education classroom. How much time does Jerry most likely receive from gifted services?

Accepted Answer

Gifted students often receive specialized instruction or enrichment activities for a limited number of hours each week, rather than full-day services or brief, infrequent consultations. This allows them to explore advanced topics or work at an accelerated pace while still participating in the general education curriculum.

Question 20

The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act pertains to the education of gifted student. The law is characterized by all the following components EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act does not provide fully funded programs for gifted and talented students through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA is focused on students with disabilities, not specifically on those who are gifted and talented.

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