Deck 15: Gifted and Talented

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?

A) The Marland Definition
B) National Association for Gifted Children
C) The definition in Every Student Succeeds Act
D) The definition in IDEA

Answer 1

The definition in Every Student Succeeds Act

Question 2

When are children who are gifted and talented often identified?

A) The children are identified around third grade when their reading skills are revealed.
B) The children express their uniqueness almost from birth and identification happens early.
C) The children are identified in middle schools when skills for high school are assessed.
D) The children are identified in high school when skills for post-secondary areas are assessed.

Answer 2

The children express their uniqueness almost from birth and identification happens early.

Question 3

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

A) Teachers
B) Administrators
C) Parents
D) Medical personnel

Answer 3

Parents

Question 4

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

A) Above average ability, task commitment, perseverance
B) Task commitment, above average ability, creativity
C) Creativity, resilience, above average ability
D) Above average ability, advanced communication skills, leadership ability

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.

A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

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.

A) Categorization by IQ test
B) Categorization by multiple intelligence
C) Categorization by creativity
D) Categorization by academic achievement

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?

A) Intrapersonal intelligence
B) Naturalist intelligence
C) Musical intelligence
D) Spatial 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?

A) Humanity
B) Spirituality
C) Intrapersonal
D) Interpersonal

Question 9

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

A) Are females
B) Are disabled
C) Are from low income areas
D) Are linguistically different

Question 10

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

A) they are identified as gifted but not as having a disability because the giftedness masks the disability
B) they are identified as having a disability but not as gifted because the disability masks the giftedness
C) they are not identified at all, as their parents do not want them bullied in general education
D) they are not identified at all, as each condition, masks the other

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?

A) Promote a safe learning environment.
B) Teach students to self-advocate for their needs.
C) Maintain a well-structured, consistent classroom environment.
D) Give students opportunities to talk about stress and stress-relieving techniques.

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 ________.

A) reasons abstractly
B) makes good decisions
C) is nonconforming
D) is highly motivated by academic tasks

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.

A) Alfred Binet
B) Frances Galton
C) Leta Hollingworth
D) Lewis Terman

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?

A) Students with perfectionistic tendencies
B) Students who are underachievers
C) Students with behavior problems
D) Twice-exceptional 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?

A) Asynchrony
B) Synchrony
C) Convergent
D) Accelerated

Question 16

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

A) 3 to 5 million
B) 25,000
C) 6 to 10 million
D) 100,000

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 ________.

A) the education of gifted or talented students is not mandated nor funded by IDEA
B) states do not include prevalence information about these students to their federal government report about disabilities
C) the definition of giftedness varies among the states
D) parents and teachers are not required to report children who are gifted or talented for inclusion in prevalence numbers

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?

A) Special school
B) General education classroom
C) Resource classroom
D) Residential program

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?

A) 1 to 4 hours per week
B) 6 hours per day
C) Consultant services provided to the teacher for 10 minutes
D) Mentoring from a class peer for 30 minutes each day

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 ________.

A) it does not include guarantees or full protection for students who are gifted
B) it does not mandate states to provides special programs or services
C) it is often under-funded or not funded at all
D) it provides fully funded programs for some gifted and talented students through IDEA

Question 21

Rhonda was given an IQ test with results indicating superior intelligence. Her IQ score was 150. Rhonda is in the 10^th grade. All through her school career, Rhonda has been making average grades in most of her classes. Rhonda has never been identified as a student who is gifted. The psychologist describes Rhonda as an underachiever. All the following are possible reasons for Rhonda's underachievement EXCEPT ________.

A) her teachers did not recognize her as gifted and accepted her average work
B) she lacks motivation to perform to her capacity
C) her family encouraged academic excellence and provided a model of achievement
D) she has poor self-efficacy skills

Question 22

Mr. Mack is making an accommodation for Sheila a student who is gifted. The class is studying about fossils. Mr. Mack conducted a pretest on the topic and determined that Sheila, who is interested in paleontology, knows about 90 percent of the concepts to be introduced. As an accommodation, Mr. Mack allowed Sheila to skip the introductory lesson and spend less time on concepts that she masters quickly. What type of accommodation is Mr. Mack using?

A) Acceleration
B) Curriculum compacting
C) Enrichment
D) Mentoring

Question 23

Ms. Singlar, a tenth-grade history teacher, has Nita who is musically gifted in her class. Ms. Singlar decides that the class will begin a unit on the American Revolution. A final assessment for the class is to produce a 15-page research paper on the role of Africans in the American Revolution. Knowing of Nita's musical talent, Ms. Singlar plans to allow Nita to create an opera on the same topic as a final assessment. What method of differentiation is Ms. Singlar using with Nita?

A) Content
B) Process
C) Product
D) Material

Question 24

In a ninth-grade American government class, Ms. Travis has begun a study of the executive branch of the government. Immigration has currently become a hot topic. As an assignment, Ms. Travis asks students to compare President Obama's immigration policy with the policy established by President Trump. As a next step, students are to evaluate each policy and create a new improved immigration policy. What method of differentiation is Ms. Travis using?

A) Content
B) Process
C) Product
D) Material

Question 25

In this type of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model, students who show great interest in and are motivated by specific topics, issues, or ideas pursue them. Frances, a third-grade student, is interested in forensic science and its use in crime scene investigations. Frances has started exploring forensic science while her classmates investigate water cycles. Which type of enrichment activities does this represent?

A) Type 1 Exploratory Activities
B) Type 2 Group Training Activities
C) Type 3 Individual and Small Group Investigation of Real Problems
D) Type 4 Schoolwide Investigations of Specific Topics

Question 26

List each of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences. Select three types of intelligence, explain each of your selections, and provide examples of three students displaying each intelligence that you selected.

Question 27

Compare traditional and differentiated assignments. Identify an assignment in a topic of interest to you. Describe what the assignment would look like from both a traditional and from a differentiated perspective.

Question 28

Create a timeline that lists and explain major events in the education of students with gifts and talent. Project your timeline 10 years into the future and explain your projections concerning education of students with gifts and talents. Provide a rationale for your projections.