Question 1

In what ways can technology contribute to the education of individuals who are gifted and talented?

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Question 2

List two assessment methods that may be used when evaluating a student for giftedness.

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Question 3

Even with the potential for higher test scores, not all school administrators and staff prefer to have gifted and talented classes.

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Some school administrators and staff argue that separating gifted students from their peers can lead to elitism and create a negative environment for non-gifted students. There are also concerns about the fairness and equity of providing extra resources and opportunities only to a select group of students.

Question 4

Leta S. Hillingworth wrote Gifted Children: Their Nature and Nurture (1926).

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Leta S. Hillingworth did write Gifted Children: Their Nature and Nurture in 1926.

Question 5

The majority of children who are gifted and talented come from upper class families

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While there may be a correlation between higher socioeconomic status and giftedness, research has shown that gifted children can come from a variety of backgrounds and economic levels. Giftedness is not determined by family income.

Question 6

Curriculum compacting is a differentiation strategy that is often used in the general education classroom

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Curriculum compacting involves identifying students' prior knowledge and skills, and removing content that has already been mastered to allow for more challenging and relevant learning opportunities. It is a common differentiation strategy used in general education classrooms.

Question 7

What are two things school personnel might do to encourage gifted and talented girls?

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Question 8

The etiology of giftedness is both genetic and environmental

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Studies have shown that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to giftedness. While having genetic predispositions may contribute to giftedness, environmental factors such as early exposure to stimulating activities and a nurturing home environment may also play a significant role in the development of giftedness.

Question 9

List the three traits of Renzulli's model of giftedness.

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Question 10

Originally brought about by the launching of the Russian Space Satellite, Ripnak, the movement to educate our nation's brightest students continues today, so we can continue to be a viable force in the global economy.

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The movement to educate the nation's brightest students was actually spurred by the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik, not "Ripnak." Sputnik's launch in 1957 led to increased emphasis on science and technology education in the United States.

Question 11

Name three possible reasons culturally diverse students are underrepresented in gifted and talented programs

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Question 12

Briefly describe the importance of preassessment in the education of gifted and talented students

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Question 13

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.

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Differentiated education is not just for gifted and talented students. It is a strategy that can benefit all students, including those who struggle academically or have special needs.

Question 14

In what way did entering the "space race" catapult gifted and talented education in the U.S.?

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Question 15

Gifted girls are unlikely to continue to have higher academic achievement as measured by grade point average.

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Gifted girls, like gifted boys, often continue to achieve high academic performance, including high grade point averages, as their intellectual abilities enable them to excel in academic settings.

Question 16

What is a benefit of allowing a gifted or talented student to engage in independent study?

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Question 17

Name two forms of differentiation classroom teachers may use to educate gifted children.

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Question 18

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

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That is correct.

Question 19

What is one thing that parents can do to assist in their gifted and talented child's education?

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Question 20

Gifted and talented students are less likely to make a year's progress than non-gifted students.

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According to research, gifted and talented students can become bored and disengaged in the classroom if they are not challenged enough, leading to a lack of progress. However, it is important to provide these students with appropriate, advanced-level material and activities to keep them engaged and help them reach their potential.

Quiz 14: Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented