Deck 14: Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

Question 1

Because of the sometimes negative consequences associated with being culturally diverse (poverty, language barriers, etc.), these students

A)will likely never be able to perform in the gifted and talented range
B)will often lack the motivation to perform in the gifted and talented range
C)will likely need extra attention of educators, but will be able to perform to their potential
D)will likely drain resources from the schools taking away from the education of other students

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A characteristic of gifted African American, Native American, and Hispanic children that is not seen in European American children is

A)Advanced communication skills
B)Advanced imagination
C)Advanced motivation
D)None of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Who was responsible for the initial work on measuring intelligence?

A)Alfred Binet
B)David Wechsler
C)Lewis Terman
D)Leta Hollingworth

Answer 3

A

Question 4

One problem with the proficiency standards established by the No Child Left Behind Act, with regards to gifted and talented children, is?

A)the children find it difficult to reach the proficiency standards established
B)teachers do not have time to help gifted children reach their proficiency levels
C)the established proficiency levels can be limiting to gifted and talented students
D)none of the above

Question 5

One part of the assessment process for gifted and talented children that is different from other exceptionalities is

A)the referral arises because of the students' strengths rather than weaknesses
B)the assessment should be multi-dimensional for gifted and talented students while the process is much simpler for students with other exceptionalities
C)teachers play a much larger role in the assessment process for gifted and talented students
D)you do not need parental permission to assess gifted and talented student

Question 6

Which is not considered best practice in screening for students who are gifted and talented?

A)The nominating process for these students should be ongoing
B)Schools should choose one method of assessment and adhere to that method for each child
C)Screening for services should occur at any point in the school year
D)Assessment should be made in the language in which the student is fluent

Question 7

Understanding intelligence as the g factor, or general intelligence, is based on the belief that intelligence is

A)multi-faceted
B)ever-changing
C)identifiable at birth
D)a unitary trait

Question 8

Many states have adopted the six categories outlined in the first national report on gifted education except for which one?

A)Leadership ability
B)Psychomotor ability
C)Visual and performing arts
D)Creative thinking

Question 9

A major contribution of early longitudinal studies of gifted individuals was

A)they identified the social peculiarities experienced by gifted individuals throughout the years
B)they demonstrated that all individuals who were identified as gifted became experts in their fields
C)they disproved many early theories people held about gifted individuals
D)they demonstrated that gifted individuals experienced longer lives than non gifted individuals

Question 10

One important concept addressed in the National Excellence report that had not been previously considered was

A)the role of gifted and talented education in culturally diverse individuals
B)the role of parents in gifted and talented education
C)the need for special schools to address the needs of gifted and talented youth
D)none of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is not a step in the effective instruction of learners who are gifted and talented?

A)Preassessing the students to determine their current level of content knowledge
B)Grouping children according to ability for instructional purposes
C)Giving accelerated students more assignments to keep them busy until the other students master the content
D)Providing products that will motivate and teach students

Question 12

Why might academic work not always be the most effective way to assess for academic giftedness?

A)Teachers probably don't give students grade-level work
B)It is a very subjective way to assess for giftedness
C)Students who are not challenged may not produce quality work
D)All of the above

Question 13

The term used to describe a curriculum that enables gifted students to work at more complex levels that would not be appealing to all students is

A)Special education
B)Differential education
C)Gifted education
D)Complex education

Question 14

In-depth study, competitions, and interdisciplinary seminars are examples of what strategy for modifying curriculum to meet the needs of gifted and talented students?

A)Enrichment
B)Acceleration
C)Differentiation
D)Grouping

Question 15

Which is not a common characteristic of gifted adolescent girls?

A)IQ scores drop during adolescence
B)Gifted girls take less rigorous courses than gifted boys
C)Academic performance drops during adolescence
D)Gifted girls attend less prestigious universities than gifted boys

Question 16

Instructional opportunities for adolescents and young adults who are gifted include

A)Magnet schools
B)Advanced Placement classes
C)Saturday programs
D)All of the above

Question 17

Differentiated programming involves

A)providing instruction that allows the gifted student to advance as far as possible
B)providing instruction that allows a slow learner to achieve mastery of the curriculum
C)having high expectations for all students
D)all of the above

Question 18

With a variety of theories on multiple intelligences, why might the field be reluctant to let go of the traditional IQ testing?

A)Most parents understand IQ better than other measures of giftedness
B)Without an above-average IQ, an individual cannot be considered gifted or talented
C)IQ is the only foolproof way to identify an individual as gifted or talented
D)Scores from an IQ test offer standardized information on a student's strengths and weaknesses

Question 19

Individuals who are gifted and talented but also suffer from a disability are often called

A)Doubly Disabled
B)Dually Exceptional
C)Twice Exceptional
D)Multiply Disabled

Question 20

Characteristics of families of children who are gifted include

A)a large number of children in the family
B)parents are older than typical parents
C)gifted child is usually the youngest
D)parents set few rules for their children to adhere to

Question 21

A secondary school with a particular focus such as science, math or performing arts can be identified as, which of the following?

A)Magnet high school
B)Charter high school
C)Preparatory high school
D)Advanced placement high school

Question 22

Originally, gifted students were identified solely on which of the following metrics?

A)Leadership ability
B)Athletic dominance
C)Intelligence quota
D)Musical aptitude

Question 23

Off -level testing can best be described as:

A)General assessment
B)Taking the ceiling of the test
C)Grade level appropriate
D)A test for creativity

Question 24

Ways to identify leadership talent in individuals include

A)observing which students are elected into office
B)a leadership portfolio
C)self-nomination
D)all of the above

Question 25

Some have argued that gifted and talented children should be given a different label because the word "gifted" carries some negative connotation. What might be the strongest argument against changing this label?

A)Any label given to a group of students will acquire some negative connotation
B)The word "gifted" best describes this group of students
C)Changing the label would require many expensive changes to legislation
D)Educators are comfortable with the word "gifted"

Question 26

Which of the following is not a social or emotional characteristic of students who are intellectually gifted and talented?

A)Excellent memory
B)Intensity
C)Dislike of rules and regulations
D)Relates well to older classmates

Question 27

Offering students tiered assignments based on content, process, and product is an example of

A)Acceleration
B)Flexible grouping
C)Course compacting
D)Differentiation

Question 28

In which year was the National Association for Gifted Children founded?

A)1958
B)1925
C)1961
D)1954

Question 29

The strategy of allowing a student to take high school classes while she is still in middle school is an example of

A)Enrichment
B)Course compacting
C)Acceleration
D)Flexible grouping

Question 30

A well-known outlet for adults who are gifted is?

A)NASA
B)DEXTER
C)AWGAT
D)MENSA

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT an illustration of creativity, as described by Renzulli's "three ring model"?

A)Curiosity
B)Willing to take risks
C)Sensitive to aesthetic characteristics
D)Self confidence and drive to achieve

Question 32

Adapting a curriculum to the interests and needs of a particular student is known as

A)differentiation
B)curriculum compacting
C)acceleration
D)individualization

Question 33

One of the biggest influences in a gifted and talented student's academic performance is

A)IQ score
B)parents
C)teacher
D)principal

Question 34

What is the IQ score needed for an individual to be considered "gifted"?

A)140
B)130
C)160
D)There is no set IQ score considered "gifted"

Question 35

All of the following are common MYTHS about gifted and talented students, EXCEPT:

A)Gifted and talented students have abilities which can be demonstrated
B)Gifted and talented children don't have great social skills
C)Gifted only refers to children who are radically accelerated
D)Gifted and talented is, many times, used to describe the arts or athletics

Question 36

Many educators believe that the least restrictive environment for gifted and talented students is

A)the general education classroom where they can socialize with average peers
B)a self contained classroom or magnet school
C)home school
D)it doesn't matter; these children will excel in any environment

Question 37

Academic competitions provide ___________________ and ____________________ for gifted students:

A)Mentoring and teamwork
B)Independence and autonomy
C)Motivation and challenge
D)Advanced placement and honors credit

Question 38

What is the "jot down" method?

A)A way to take accurate notes
B)A formal assessment measure
C)An informal assessment measure
D)A way for students and teachers to exchange ideas

Question 39

The ceiling effect, when discussing testing children who are gifted and talented, refers to

A)tests being too difficult for students to complete
B)tests being too easy to offer an accurate representation of students' skills
C)tests that are designed to measure only students in the top quartile
D)tests that are designed to measure only students in the bottom quartile

Question 40

The opportunity to learn with others at the same levels of interest and achievement, is an example of which strategy, listed below?

A)Grouping
B)Acceleration
C)Enrichment
D)Differentiation

Question 41

Cluster grouping and pull-out homogeneous clusters, are what type of strategy for addressing the needs of advanced learners

A)Differentiation
B)Acceleration
C)Enrichment
D)Grouping

Question 42

As early as the 1920's, "giftedness" was associated with a strength or talent in any area of academics-the relationship between giftedness and high intelligence arose later in the twentieth century.

Question 43

In young children who are gifted and talented, it is common to see uneven development of skills.

Question 44

Each state uses its own definition of giftedness in the schools.

Question 45

J. P. Guilford provided the foundation for ___________________ theory by proposing that there are 120 kinds of intelligences.

A)Multi-dimensional intelligence
B)Variable intelligence
C)Common intelligence
D)Multiple intelligence

Question 46

Research suggests that many teachers have negative attitudes towards gifted and talented students.

Question 47

_____ coined the term differential education.

A)J.P Guilford
B)Hollingsworth
C)Virgil Ward
D)Javits

Question 48

Current data from neurobiology research suggests that

A)gifted children are born with more complex brain structures than peers who perform on grade level
B)every child could be "gifted" if given the right opportunity
C)all children are born with complex and unique brain structures
D)the part of the brain that governs social skills is less active in gifted children

Question 49

The use of measures intended for older children is called ___________________.

A)above-level testing
B)ceiling testing
C)off-level testing
D)above-age testing

Question 50

In order for any student to succeed, it is vital that they are given appropriate _________________.

A)acceptance
B)grades
C)freedom
D)challenges

Question 51

Children who are gifted and talented and learning disabled are often overlooked because they perform at an average level.

Question 52

All are characteristics of young talented children EXCEPT

A)Excellent memories
B)Dyssynchrony
C)Precious
D)Hyperactive

Question 53

All states recognize gifted and talented as a category of exceptionality.

Question 54

Acceleration of the curriculum for students who are gifted and talented often contributes to social and emotional difficulties.

Question 55

The ____________________ was the first national report on gifted education.

A)Adams Report
B)Marland Report
C)Jackson Report
D)Douglas Report

Question 56

Group measures offer an efficient and effective way to measure intellectual ability in individuals who are gifted and talented.

Question 57

The ____________________ emphasized the importance of gifted and talented students in the United States, and provided for a national research center focusing on gifted children.

A)Individuals with Disabilities Act
B)Javits Act
C)Exceptional Children Act
D)Davis Act

Question 58

________proposed a Three Ring Model of giftedness,

A)Ross
B)Renzulli
C)Marland
D)Piirto

Question 59

The United States is the foremost country in the world for educating gifted and talented students.

Question 60

The National Association for Gifted Children believes that _______ percent of the school-age population can be thought of as gifted

A)2
B)6
C)9
D)12.5

Question 61

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

Question 62

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

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

Question 65

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

Question 66

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

Question 67

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

Question 68

The etiology of giftedness is both genetic and environmental

Question 69

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

Question 70

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.

Question 71

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

Question 72

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

Question 73

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.

Question 74

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

Question 75

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

Question 76

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

Question 77

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

Question 78

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

Question 79

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

Question 80

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