Question 1

Ability grouping implies

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A)  providing special activities to groups of children in an otherwise regular classroom. 
B)  removing special education students from the normal stream. 
C)  placing the child full- time in the class level commensurate with his or her ability. 
D)  removing children from heterogeneous settings and placing them in special groups according to their ability. 
E)  providing special units and assignments in the resource room. 
A)  providing special activities to groups of children in an otherwise regular classroom. 
B)  removing special education students from the normal stream. 
C)  placing the child full- time in the class level commensurate with his or her ability. 
D)  removing children from heterogeneous settings and placing them in special groups according to their ability. 
E)  providing special units and assignments in the resource room. D

Question 2

The correlation between giftedness and creativity disappears above an IQ score of

Accepted Answer

A)  110. 
B)  90. 
C)  120. 
D)  100. 
E)  140. 
A)  110. 
B)  90. 
C)  120. 
D)  100. 
E)  140. C

Question 3

Precocity refers to

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A)  a specific dimension of skill in a particular area. 
B)  boldness. 
C)  the process of bringing new and unexpected responses to a given situation. 
D)  the ability to effect positive change which is self- or group- enhancing. 
E)  remarkable early development. 
A)  a specific dimension of skill in a particular area. 
B)  boldness. 
C)  the process of bringing new and unexpected responses to a given situation. 
D)  the ability to effect positive change which is self- or group- enhancing. 
E)  remarkable early development. E

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT adequately describe common traits in gifted children?

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A)  insatiable curiosity 
B)  antagonistic toward school 
C)  superior reading ability 
D)  avid collectors and hobbyists 
E)  learn easily and quickly 
A)  insatiable curiosity 
B)  antagonistic toward school 
C)  superior reading ability 
D)  avid collectors and hobbyists 
E)  learn easily and quickly

Question 5

Parents are generally more accurate than teachers in identifying gifted and talented children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a criterion in Joseph Renzulli's definition of giftedness?

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity 
B)  abstract thinking 
C)  task commitment 
D)  high intellectual ability 
E)  one's contribution to society 
A)  creativity 
B)  abstract thinking 
C)  task commitment 
D)  high intellectual ability 
E)  one's contribution to society

Question 7

Which of the following arguments does NOT support acceleration for gifted students?

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A)  "one size fits all" is a mistaken view of human achievement 
B)  positive academic achievement of accelerated students 
C)  heterogeneous classrooms are a source of boredom 
D)  accelerated programmes jeopardize social acceptance 
E)  accelerated students get a faster start on their post secondary programmes 
A)  "one size fits all" is a mistaken view of human achievement 
B)  positive academic achievement of accelerated students 
C)  heterogeneous classrooms are a source of boredom 
D)  accelerated programmes jeopardize social acceptance 
E)  accelerated students get a faster start on their post secondary programmes

Question 8

According to Francoys Gagné the developmental product of an interaction between aptitudes and intrapersonal and environmental catalysts is___ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Francoys Gagné the developmental product...

Question 9

Of the following, which would be most highly valued by most gifted children?

Accepted Answer

A)  uniformity of assignments 
B)  structured class environments 
C)  high grades 
D)  precise, careful directions 
E)  intellectual debates and discussions 
A)  uniformity of assignments 
B)  structured class environments 
C)  high grades 
D)  precise, careful directions 
E)  intellectual debates and discussions

Question 10

A type of performance test in which students keep folders of representative work isreferred to as _____ assessment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of performance test in which...

Question 11

In the identification of gifted students, individualized intelligence tests are problematic because they

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to only over- identify. 
B)  may reflect a racial bias. 
C)  are designed to identify lower functioning students. 
D)  are expensive to administer. 
E)  quantify creative thought. 
A)  tend to only over- identify. 
B)  may reflect a racial bias. 
C)  are designed to identify lower functioning students. 
D)  are expensive to administer. 
E)  quantify creative thought.

Question 12

Bernard (1973) suggested that with creativity, it seems that

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A)  in later elementary school, creativity increases. 
B)  as children get older, creativity increases. 
C)  the development of creativity follows a steady, even path. 
D)  creativity tends to occur in spurts. 
E)  children show a decrease in creativity in the early school years. 
A)  in later elementary school, creativity increases. 
B)  as children get older, creativity increases. 
C)  the development of creativity follows a steady, even path. 
D)  creativity tends to occur in spurts. 
E)  children show a decrease in creativity in the early school years.

Question 13

Achievement tests have been most successfully used for the systematic identification of gifted students in which specific field?

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A)  Social Studies 
B)  Science 
C)  Mathematics 
D)  Music 
E)  English 
A)  Social Studies 
B)  Science 
C)  Mathematics 
D)  Music 
E)  English

Question 14

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the underrepresentation of females in the gifted category?

Accepted Answer

A)  biological differences 
B)  nonassertiveness 
C)  fear of loss of social acceptance 
D)  narrow role definitions for women 
E)  protection of feminine self- image 
A)  biological differences 
B)  nonassertiveness 
C)  fear of loss of social acceptance 
D)  narrow role definitions for women 
E)  protection of feminine self- image

Question 15

Deng is a new Canadian at a junior high school. His teachers think that he might be gifted. Which of the following assessments would NOT be appropriate to determine Deng's giftedness?

Accepted Answer

A)  observations 
B)  nomination forms 
C)  rating scales 
D)  an exercise in logic 
E)  a standardized achievement test 
A)  observations 
B)  nomination forms 
C)  rating scales 
D)  an exercise in logic 
E)  a standardized achievement test

Question 16

Gardner has postulated a multiple intelligence theory that includes all of the following premises EXCEPT ONE. Which is NOT part of Gardner's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem solving is devoid of values 
B)  problem- solving skills resolve real world problems 
C)  create effective products 
D)  find or create new problems 
E)  problems are relevant to the cultural context 
A)  problem solving is devoid of values 
B)  problem- solving skills resolve real world problems 
C)  create effective products 
D)  find or create new problems 
E)  problems are relevant to the cultural context

Question 17

When students speed up their progress through the regular curriculum, the process is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  acceleration. 
B)  enrichment. 
C)  independent study. 
D)  mentoring. 
E)  ability grouping. 
A)  acceleration. 
B)  enrichment. 
C)  independent study. 
D)  mentoring. 
E)  ability grouping.

Question 18

For gifted youngsters, acceleration allows advanced academic achievement but has been conclusively shown to harm social and emotional development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Although Sean has high ability, he performs only at class level. In the field of giftedness, he is referred to as a gifted ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although Sean has high ability, he performs...

Question 20

Two researchers responsible for multiple theories of intelligence are

Accepted Answer

A)  John Down and Herbert Grossman. 
B)  Fred Schonnell and May Marshall. 
C)  Lewis Terman and Catherine Cox. 
D)  Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon. 
E)  Howard Gardner and J.P. Guilford. 
A)  John Down and Herbert Grossman. 
B)  Fred Schonnell and May Marshall. 
C)  Lewis Terman and Catherine Cox. 
D)  Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon. 
E)  Howard Gardner and J.P. Guilford.

Ability grouping implies

The correlation between giftedness and creativity disappears above an IQ score of

Precocity refers to

Which of the following does NOT adequately describe common traits in gifted children?

Parents are generally more accurate than teachers in identifying gifted and talented children.

Which of the following is NOT a criterion in Joseph Renzulli's definition of giftedness?

Which of the following arguments does NOT support acceleration for gifted students?

According to Francoys Gagné the developmental product of an interaction between aptitudes and intrapersonal and environmental catalysts is___ .

Of the following, which would be most highly valued by most gifted children?

A type of performance test in which students keep folders of representative work isreferred to as _____ assessment.

In the identification of gifted students, individualized intelligence tests are problematic because they

Bernard (1973) suggested that with creativity, it seems that

Achievement tests have been most successfully used for the systematic identification of gifted students in which specific field?

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the underrepresentation of females in the gifted category?

Deng is a new Canadian at a junior high school. His teachers think that he might be gifted. Which of the following assessments would NOT be appropriate to determine Deng's giftedness?

Gardner has postulated a multiple intelligence theory that includes all of the following premises EXCEPT ONE. Which is NOT part of Gardner's theory?

When students speed up their progress through the regular curriculum, the process is referred to as

For gifted youngsters, acceleration allows advanced academic achievement but has been conclusively shown to harm social and emotional development.

Although Sean has high ability, he performs only at class level. In the field of giftedness, he is referred to as a gifted ____.

Two researchers responsible for multiple theories of intelligence are

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Exam 9: Challenges and Methods in Identifying Gifted Students

Ability grouping implies

The correlation between giftedness and creativity disappears above an IQ score of

Precocity refers to

Which of the following does NOT adequately describe common traits in gifted children?

Parents are generally more accurate than teachers in identifying gifted and talented children.

Which of the following is NOT a criterion in Joseph Renzulli's definition of giftedness?

Which of the following arguments does NOT support acceleration for gifted students?

According to Francoys Gagné the developmental product of an interaction between aptitudes and intrapersonal and environmental catalysts is___ .

Of the following, which would be most highly valued by most gifted children?

A type of performance test in which students keep folders of representative work isreferred to as _____ assessment.

In the identification of gifted students, individualized intelligence tests are problematic because they

Bernard (1973) suggested that with creativity, it seems that

Achievement tests have been most successfully used for the systematic identification of gifted students in which specific field?

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the underrepresentation of females in the gifted category?

Deng is a new Canadian at a junior high school. His teachers think that he might be gifted. Which of the following assessments would NOT be appropriate to determine Deng's giftedness?

Gardner has postulated a multiple intelligence theory that includes all of the following premises EXCEPT ONE. Which is NOT part of Gardner's theory?

When students speed up their progress through the regular curriculum, the process is referred to as

For gifted youngsters, acceleration allows advanced academic achievement but has been conclusively shown to harm social and emotional development.

Although Sean has high ability, he performs only at class level. In the field of giftedness, he is referred to as a gifted ____.

Two researchers responsible for multiple theories of intelligence are

Understanding Neurological Impairments: Prenatal Detection, Handling Techniques, and Educational Settings

Exploring Special Education: Pioneers, Definitions, and Interventions

Special Education and Inclusive Schooling: Legislation, Assessment, and Trends

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Language Development and Disorders: Exploring Approaches, Milestones, and Challenges

Understanding Learning Disabilities: Definitions, Characteristics, and Challenges

Understanding Intellectual Disabilities: Causes, Education, and Attitudes

Understanding Behaviour Disorders and Their Educational Implications

The Impact of Stimulant Drug Use on Children With Adhd

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