Question 1

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

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A)  Enrichment
B)  Course compacting
C)  Acceleration
D)  Flexible groupingE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Off -level testing can best be described as:

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

Question 4

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.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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Creativity
Above ave...

Question 6

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

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The U.S. sought to provide cha...

Question 7

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

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Allows further exploration of ...

Question 8

Characteristics of families of children who are gifted include

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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 toE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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

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Curriculum compacting
Higher l...

Question 10

A major contribution of early longitudinal studies of gifted individuals was

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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 individualsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals with Disabilities Act
B)  Javits Act
C)  Exceptional Children Act
D)  Davis ActE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

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

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A)  NASA
B)  DEXTER
C)  AWGAT
D)  MENSAE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

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

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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 studentE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 aboveE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

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

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Consequences of poverty
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Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Curiosity
B)  Willing to take risks
C)  Sensitive to aesthetic characteristics
D)  Self confidence and drive to achieveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  6
C)  9
D)  12.5E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Characteristics of families of children who are gifted include

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

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

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Off -level testing can best be described as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A major contribution of early longitudinal studies of gifted individuals was

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