Gifted Education Concepts and Issues

Questions and Answers

What does twice exceptional mean?

being gifted and talented and having a disability

An approach toward identification of children who are gifted and talented that is recommended by equity-minded educators in gifted education is best described as ________.

progressive filtering approach

What is the position of the National Association for Gifted and Talented Children on ability grouping for students who are gifted?

It is necessary to achieve the least restrictive environment.

What is primarily to blame for the underrepresentation of students from culturally diverse groups in programs for the gifted and talented?

Biases inherit the identification process Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for Mrs. Stewart's approach to differentiation in her lesson on figurative language?

tiered lessons Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes early federal attempts to define giftedness?

Multiple forms of giftedness were included in the definition Signup and view all the answers

What variable is identified as a concern for girls who are gifted and talented?

Poor academic choices and poor self-concept Signup and view all the answers

Using intelligence test scores, the prevalence for giftedness is estimated as high as ________.

3-5% Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are characteristics that may be exhibited by students who are gifted except?

resistance to multiple or opposing points of view Signup and view all the answers

Which best exemplifies acceleration?

Rose, a six-year-old, is in a third grade class because she has mastered first and second grade subject content. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions and Concepts

Twice Exceptional: Refers to individuals who are both gifted and talented while also having a disability.
Progressive Filtering Approach: An equity-minded method for identifying gifted and talented children.
Least Restrictive Environment: The National Association for Gifted and Talented Children supports ability grouping to ensure this environment is provided for gifted students.

Issues in Identification

Underrepresentation of culturally diverse students in gifted programs is largely due to biases inherent in the identification process.
Concern for gifted and talented girls includes issues like poor academic choices and low self-concept.

Instructional Strategies

Tiered Lessons: Instructional differentiation where all students engage with a basic concept (e.g., figurative language) at varying complexity levels.
Acceleration: A strategy exemplified by a six-year-old, Rose, who is placed in third grade after mastering earlier curricula.

Giftedness Statistics

Prevalence of giftedness in the population is estimated to be between 3-5%, factoring in intelligence test scores and identifying both highly talented students and those with potential for superior performance.

Characteristics of Gifted Students

Students who are gifted typically do not exhibit resistance to multiple or opposing viewpoints, countering a misconception about their tendencies.
Early federal definitions acknowledged multiple forms of giftedness, broadening the understanding of what it means to be gifted.

Description

This quiz delves into key definitions, identification issues, and instructional strategies for gifted and talented education. Explore the complexities surrounding twice exceptional individuals and the challenges faced by diverse students in gifted programs. Gain insights into effective teaching methods such as tiered lessons and acceleration.