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| gifted and talented assessment: Gifted and Talented Test Preparation Gateway Gifted Resources, 2016-08-10 Doctor, veterinarian, astronaut... what does your kid want to be when they grow up? Kids dream big when it comes to what they'll do in life. (And they should ) Congratulations on taking the first steps in helping your child make the most of this educational journey and achieve their dreams. Gaining acceptance to a coveted gifted and talented program or earning a spot in a sought-after, selective school could determine your child's educational path - or even his or her future career. When it comes to gifted test prep, don't risk your son or daughter being unprepared and underperforming on test day. In order to help maximize your child's chances at passing the gifted and talented admissions test, (s)he must be familiar with test material AND be able to focus on test material (for longer than the typical 4-5 minute attention span of most young kids ). This book offers a chance to do both. This focuses on three aptitude tests commonly used for gifted program screening: the OLSAT(R) (Level A), NNAT2(R) (Level A), and the COGAT(R) (Level 5/6). Ensure your child has sufficient experience in answering test questions, thanks to the book's 200+ practice questions Make sure (s)he has acquired the mental stamina to focus on test questions with the book's practice tests (the book's Practice Question Sets) for the OLSAT(R), NNAT2(R), and COGAT(R). Pinpoint your child's areas of strength/weakness with the practice test answer key Capture your child's attention with bright, colorful illustrations and fun characters: 100 full-color pages Covers each of the test's sections: OLSAT(R) (10 test sections), NNAT2(R) (2 test sections), COGAT(R) (9 test sections) Exercises focus on cognitive skill-building, reasoning skills, and problem solving abilities through questions involving analogies, classification, pattern completion, serial patterns, following directions, and gifted test vocabulary. Engaging young, creative, and boisterous minds with test prep material is challenging - that's why this book features fun characters, child-friendly themes, and colorful illustrations. Such engagement can help kids retain the information they'll learn in this book - and then apply it on test day What are your kids dreams - to be a scientist, engineer, or perhaps...president? Help them dream big and take the first steps on this exciting educational journey. YOU are your child's best teacher, and this book is here to help (COGAT(R) is a registered trademark of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. OLSAT(R) and NNAT2(R) are trademarks of Pearson Education. These test publishers are not affiliated with Gateway Gifted Resources and do not endorse this product.) |
| gifted and talented assessment: Essentials of Gifted Assessment Steven I. Pfeiffer, 2015-03-11 An Up-to-Date Overview of the Theory and Practice Underlying Gifted Assessment Essentials of Gifted Assessment introduces readers to the theory and practice underlying gifted assessment. Steven Pfeiffer, a leading expert in the field of gifted assessment, discusses what it means to be gifted, why we should identify gifted students, and the purposes of gifted assessment. Well-organized and engaging, the book examines key principles of gifted assessment and provides an up-to-date overview of gifted assessment measures. Topics include the use of local norms, measuring creativity and motivation, nonverbal measures, the importance of recurring gifted assessment, multi-potentiality, gifted testing and minority group students, and evaluating the twice-exceptional student. Early identification and intervention greatly benefits gifted students, who may otherwise never realize their full potential. Throughout the book, Pfeiffer equips school psychologists with the tools they need to: Identify and assess uniquely bright and talented students Integrate multiple assessment measures including intelligence, cognitive ability, and achievement tests Assess gifted students with coexisting disabilities and disorders Promote the abilities of gifted students using evidence-based strategies The book also includes extensive illustrative material, such as callout boxes and case examples, that facilitate use as a quick reference, plus end-of-chapter Test Yourself questions that help reinforce key concepts. Essentials of Gifted Assessment helps new and seasoned school psychologists and other professionals acquire the skills and knowledge needed for ethical, evidence-based, and informed clinical practice with high-ability students. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Alternative Assessments With Gifted and Talented Students Joyce VanTassel-Baska, 2021-09-03 Alternative Assessments With Gifted and Talented Students provides a concise and thorough introduction to methods for identifying gifted students in the school setting. Including overviews of assessment tools and alternative methods of assessment, as well as pertinent discussions concerning the need to identify gifted and talented students, this book combines research and experience from top scholars in the field of gifted education in a convenient guide for teachers, administrators, and gifted education program directors. Topics covered include the need for nonverbal testing with traditionally unidentified students; the identification of students from minority populations; the value of using traditional assessments with students; the role of creativity tools as a measure of giftedness; and the use of portfolios, products, and performance-based assessment to document learning; among others. This handy guide to assessing and identifying gifted students is a necessity for anyone serving and working with this population. A service publication of the National Association for Gifted Children (Washington, DC)This designation indicates that this book has been jointly developed with NAGC and that this book passes the highest standards of scholarship, research, and practice. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Identifying Gifted Students Susan K. Johnsen, 2004 Identifying Gifted Students: A Practical Guide is designed for practicing professionals such as teachers, counselors, psychologists, and administrators who must make decisions daily about identifying and serving gifted and talented students. This book offers up-to-date information for building an effective, defensible identification process. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Gifted and Talented COGAT Test Prep Gateway Gifted Resources, 2016-10-30 Help maximize your child's chances of acing the COGAT(R)! Gifted test prep book for the COGAT Level 7(R); Workbook and practice test for Children in Grade 1. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Gifted and Talented NNAT Test Prep Gateway Gifted Resources, 2018-07-31 Help maximize your child's chances of acing the NNAT2(R) / NNAT3(R)! When it comes to gifted test prep, don't risk your son or daughter being unprepared and underperforming on test day. Help ensure your child's success with test Level A or test Level B with these 3 Full-Length Practice Tests. Your child must be familiar with test material AND be able to focus on test material for longer than the typical 4-5 minute attention span of most young kids. This book offers a chance to do both. - Ensure your child has sufficient experience in answering the NNAT2(R)/NNAT3(R) question types (Reasoning by Analogy, Pattern Completion, Serial Reasoning), thanks to the book's 3 Full-Length Practice Tests. - Make sure (s)he has acquired the mental stamina to focus on test questions with the book's 150 questions. - Pinpoint your child's areas of strength/weakness with the practice tests' answer key. - Capture your child's attention with bright, colorful illustrations and fun characters: 100 full-color pages. - Exercises focus on cognitive skill-building, reasoning skills, and problem solving abilities and thoroughly cover the two test sections of the NNAT2(R)/NNAT3(R) Level A and three test sections of the NNAT2(R)/NNAT3(R) Level B. What are your kid's dreams to be a doctor, astronaut, or perhaps...president? Gaining acceptance to a coveted gifted and talented program or earning a spot in a sought-after, selective school could determine your child's educational path or even his or her future career. Help your child dream big and take the first steps on this exciting educational journey and achieve their dreams. YOU are your child's best teacher, and this book is here to help! (NNAT2(R) and NNAT3(R) are registered trademarks of Pearson Education. Pearson Education is not affiliated with Gateway Gifted Resources and does not endorse this product.) |
| gifted and talented assessment: Identifying Gifted Students Susan K. Johnsen, 2005 This publication provides directors and coordinators of programs for gifted and talented students with a specific step-by-step plan for developing an identification procedure in a school or school district. While the sections of this publication are laid out sequentially according to the steps, identification is an ongoing process. The goal of identification is to ensure that every gifted and talented student who needs a program that is different from the general education curriculum receives one that is matched to his or her specific characteristics. Perfect for anyone seeking a concise introduction to the identification of gifted students, this book is designed to offer administrators, teachers, and parents an overview of the critical issues in building effective identification procedures. This book overviews definitions and characteristics of gifted students, qualitative and quantitative assessment, using multiple assessments, identification procedures, and decision making about placement. This is one of the books in Prufrock Press' popular Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education. This series offers a unique collection of tightly focused books that provide a concise, practical introduction to important topics concerning the education of gifted children. The guides offer a perfect beginner's introduction to key information about gifted and talented education. |
| gifted and talented assessment: TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental (162) Secrets Study Guide Texes Exam Secrets Test Prep, 2018-04-12 ***Includes Practice Test Questions*** TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental (162) Secrets helps you ace the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental (162) Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental (162) Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to TExES Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; Introduction to the TExES Series including: TExES Assessment Explanation, Two Kinds of TExES Assessments; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; Along with a complete, in-depth study guide for your specific TExES exam, and much more... |
| gifted and talented assessment: CogAT Practice Test (Grade 2) Bright Minds Publishing, 2013-01-01 This book is a great resource for students who are planning to appear for the CogAT test for getting into Grade 2 (i.e. current 1st grade students). This book also includes useful tips for preparing for the CogAT test. This books has one full length test similar in format to the actual test that will be administered in the CogAT Test. This test has been authored by experienced professional, verified by educators and administered to students who planned on appearing for the CogAT test. This book has 9 sections as listed below Section 1: Picture Analogies Section 2: Sentence Completion Section 3: Picture Classification Section 4: Number Analogies Section 5: Number Puzzles Section 6: Number Series Section 7: Figure Matrices Section 8: Paper Folding Section 9: Figure Classification We have responded to feedback from our customers. The book now includes additional challenging problems that your child can solve to prepare for the test. The book also includes explanation all 9 sections and the bonus problems in this book. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Identifying Gifted Students Susan K. Johnsen, 2021-09-09 This revision of Identifying Gifted Students: A Practical Guide is aligned with both the updated National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards and the NAGC and The Association for the Gifted, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC-TAG) professional development standards. This book is relevant in any state or setting that intends to meet these national standards and uses multiple assessments to identify gifted students within an increasingly diverse population. Designed for practicing professionals, such as teachers, counselors, psychologists, and administrators, Identifying Gifted Students addresses definitions, models, and characteristics of gifted students; qualitative and quantitative approaches to assessment; culturally fair and nonbiased assessment; and how to evaluate the effectiveness of identification procedures. In addition, the book provides an updated summary of all major assessment instruments, including scoring information, reliability, and validity. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Program Evaluation in Gifted Education Carolyn M. Callahan, Sally M. Reis, Series Editor, 2004-03-11 The expert guide to the major issues, the chief trends, and the most effective models of program evaluation in gifted education! The readings in this ready-reference report on specific program evaluations, offer critical guidance in the development and utilization of instruments for assessing gifted and talented programs, and are designed to stimulate the discussion of issues surrounding the evaluation of gifted programs. Key features include: Carolyn M. Callahan′s comprehensive and insightful examination of the past, present, and hopeful future of gifted program evaluation Research-informed theories, practical guidelines, and successful models of evaluation Recommendations for future exploration Program evaluation has been considered an important, but neglected component of gifted education for the last three decades. Program Evaluation in Gifted Education provides much needed direction to program developers and practitioners who desire to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their gifted programs. The ERGE Series: The National Association for Gifted Children series Essential Readings in Gifted Education is a 12-volume collection of seminal articles from Gifted Child Quarterly. Put the knowledge and power of more than 25 years of research on giftedness and talent into your hands with the leading theories, studies, and findings the experts in the field have to offer. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Teach for Attention! Ezra Werb, 2020-06-30 A lively read from a working teacher offers practical engagement strategies for students with attention challenges If learning is a motor, student engagement is the key. But when teaching students with ADHD and other attention challenges, sometimes even the most finely tuned classroom can sputter. Teach for Attention! is your tool belt of teaching strategies for students with ADHD, low self-confidence, distraction, and other attention challenges. Dozens of true classroom stories show the strategies in action. It’s all about making simple fixes so you can reach every student without changing your approach or revamping your curriculum. Carry these ideas with you like tools on a belt—the right one will be there when you need it! |
| gifted and talented assessment: Gifted and Talented COGAT Test Prep Grade 2 Gateway Gifted Resources, 2016-12-21 Help maximize your child's chances of acing the COGAT(R) Level 8! When it comes to gifted test prep, don't risk your son or daughter being unprepared and underperforming on test day. Ensure your child has sufficient experience in answering the COGAT Level 8(R) nine question types, thanks to this book's 200+ practice questions. |
| gifted and talented assessment: COGAT Grade 1 Test Prep Savant Test Prep, 2021-07-13 -Cogat prep book.-**Note that the free questions on the website are NOT yet available.** |
| gifted and talented assessment: Assessment in the Classroom Carolyn M. Callahan, 2006 The goal of all classrooms is to maximize the learning of all students; therefore, correctly assessing what students have learned is an integral part of good instruction. By keeping the goal of good, strong assessment in mind, a teacher can clearly see his or her desired outcomes for a lesson, activity, or unit. It is critical to take into account a student's level of knowledge, understanding, beliefs, skills, dispositions, and learning styles when planning for good classroom instruction and assessment. Carolyn Callahan, a leader in the field of gifted education, guides teachers toward answering these questions about their students and planning for quality classroom assessment. In addition, the book provides an overview of the most common and successful assessment methods, including formal and informal assessments, student self-assessments, and preassessment strategies for planning instruction. This is one of the books in Prufrock Press' popular Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education. This series offers a unique collection of tightly focused books that provide a concise, practical introduction to important topics concerning the education of gifted children. The guides offer a perfect beginner's introduction to key information about gifted and talented education. |
| gifted and talented assessment: National Excellence Pat O'Connell Ross, 1993 This report on the educational needs of American gifted and talented students identifies indicators of an educational crisis, describes the current status of education for these students, and presents recommendations to meet the educational needs of these students. Indicators demonstrating the need for change include the relatively poor performance by American students on international tests and the small number of students performing at the highest levels on National Assessment of Educational Progress tests. Recent studies have shown that gifted and talented elementary school students have mastered 35-40% of the curriculum in five basic subjects before they begin the school year; most regular classroom teachers make few, if any, provisions for talented students; highest achieving students study less than an hour a day; and only 2 cents out of every $100 spent on K-12 education supports special opportunities for talented students. A review describes how gifted and talented students are currently identified, the number of students served, the kind of support available, the kind of education most gifted and talented students receive, and characteristics of effective programs for these students. Seven recommendations are offered: (1) set challenging curricular standards; (2) establish high-level learning opportunities; (3) ensure access to early childhood education; (4) increase learning opportunities for disadvantaged and minority children with outstanding talents; (5) broaden the definition of gifted (a broadened definition based on the federal Javits Gifted and Talented Education Act is offered); (6) encourage appropriate teacher training and technical assistance; and (7) match world performance. (Contains 43 references.) (DB) |
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| gifted and talented assessment: Scales for Identifying Gifted Students (SIGS-2) Gail R. Ryser, Kathleen McConnell, Laila Y. Sanguras, Todd Kettler, 2021-09-03 Scales for Identifying Gifted Students–Second Edition (SIGS-2) offers the most comprehensive observational instrument available for identifying gifted students grades K–12. Used as part of a comprehensive process for identifying gifted children, SIGS-2 offers schools an instrument with extensive statistical and research support. This Examiner's Manual includes the information the examiner needs to administer, score, and interpret the SIGS-2. Information relating to the standardization, reliability, and validity of the SIGS-2 is also found in the manual. To explore the full collection of SIGS-2 print and online resources, please visit: https://www.routledge.com/go/scales-for-identifying-gifted-students-sigs. |
| gifted and talented assessment: COGAT Test Prep Grade 5 Level 11 Gateway Gifted Resources, 2020-04-28 Is your child ready for the COGAT? Help ensure they do their best with two practice tests for the COGAT Level 11, for children in grade 5. - Can your son/daughter focus on tests for longer than a few minutes (a real challenge for most kids)? - Are they prepared to answer the COGAT's 9 question types? This book helps you with both. Book Details: - 340 Practice Questions: Thorough coverage of the COGAT's 9 question types, so your child can do their best on the real test. - COGAT Practice Tests: Build mental stamina and focusing skills critical for test day, thanks to these 2 practice tests. - COGAT Practice Test Answer Key: Pinpoint your child's strength/weaknesses, so you can improve weaknesses before the test and achieve a higher score. This book thoroughly covers each COGAT Battery and question type: Your child has big dreams for the future...perhaps as a scientist, doctor, or engineer. G&T acceptance/selective school acceptance helps open the door to educational success and a bright career. Help your child dream big and take the first steps on this exciting educational journey and achieve their dreams. YOU are your child's best teacher, and our books are here to help! (COGAT is a registered trademark of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is not affiliated with nor do they endorse the products of Gateway Gifted Resources.) |
| gifted and talented assessment: A Review of Assessment Issues in Gifted Education and Their Implications for Identifying Gifted Minority Students Mary M. Frasier, Jaime H. Garcia, A. Harry Passow, 1998-04 Examines research and literature that deal with assessment, with the focus on issues related to the identification of potentially gifted students from racial and ethnic minority groups, economically disadvantaged students, and those with limited English proficiency. The major reasons for under representation are discussed and proposals are made for designing strategies to reduce or eliminate test bias, improve the referral process strategies, and stress cultural strengths rather than deficits. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Differentiation and the Brain David A. Sousa, Carol Ann Tomlinson, 2011-02-25 Examine the basic principles of differentiation in light of what current research on educational neuroscience has revealed. This research pool offers information and insights that can help educators decide whether certain curricular, instructional, and assessment choices are likely to be more effective than others. Learn how to implement differentiation so that it achieves the desired result of shared responsibility between teacher and student. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Handbook of Giftedness in Children Steven I. Pfeiffer, 2008-03-06 In one comprehensive resource, this superb handbook covers everything you need to know about the subject. It brings together leading experts from the fields of psychology and education, combining theory and applied empirical research on such crucial topics as conceptualization, types of intelligence, developmental considerations, and ethical and legal concerns. Particular attention is given to social and family contexts, and evidence-based strategies and interventions offer solid guidelines on assessment, curriculum design, and encouraging and nurturing talent – from preschool through adolescence. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Talent Development in Gifted Education Joyce VanTassel-Baska, 2021-07-29 This volume brings together experts in gifted education to explore critical perspectives in talent development across the lifespan, guiding readers toward a deeper understanding of advanced learners and their education. Chapters in the first section delve into the foundational theory, research, and models of practice underpinning gifted education and talent development, while the second section examines the practical applications of talent development in assessment, programming, and ongoing research. The book concludes with an exploration of talent throughout the lifespan, featuring detailed case vignettes to illustrate development across diverse fields of practice. Ideal for researchers as well as students of gifted education and creativity studies, this comprehensive handbook challenges readers to interrogate what they think they know about giftedness and talent development. |
| gifted and talented assessment: COGAT Test Prep Grade 3 Level 9 Gateway Gifted Resources, 2019-06 Is your child ready for the COGAT? Help ensure they do their best with two practice tests for the COGAT Level 9, for children in grade 3. - Can your son/daughter focus on tests for longer than a few minutes (a real challenge for most kids)? - Are they prepared to answer the COGAT's 9 question types? This book helps you with both. Book Details: - 340 Practice Questions: Thorough coverage of the COGAT's 9 question types, so your child can do their best on the real test. - COGAT Practice Tests: Build mental stamina and focusing skills critical for test day, thanks to these 2 practice tests. - COGAT Practice Test Answer Key: Pinpoint your child's strength/weaknesses, so you can improve weaknesses before the test and achieve a higher score. This book thoroughly covers each COGAT Battery and question type: Your child has big dreams for the future...perhaps as a scientist, veterinarian, or pilot. G&T acceptance/selective school acceptance helps open the door to educational success and a bright career. Help your child dream big and take the first steps on this exciting educational journey and achieve their dreams. YOU are your child's best teacher, and our books are here to help! |
| gifted and talented assessment: Giftedness 101 Linda Kreger Silverman, PhD, 2012-12-12 In my estimation Giftedness 101 ranks high among authoritative texts devoted to this particular population of children. It not only offers thorough experience and knowledge-based insights to those who are already or are contemplating serving the social emotional needs of these children in the future, but also those who profess to educate future teachers, those who would venture out into classrooms charged with the teaching and many others besides. It should be required reading for politicians - especially those who shape educational policy.--Gifted and Talented International Linda Silverman is an articulate, insightful, authoritative, and extremely gifted international expert in the assessment of giftedness...[She] has created a gem with Giftedness 101. The fields of psychology and education should welcome this vibrant book with open arms. Alan S. Kaufman, PhD Yale Child Study Center School of Medicine This is a really terrific book! I'm really impressed at how much information has been packed into it, how accessible it is (without talking down to the audience), and how well the author has parsed the many key issues in the world of giftedness. Parents and mental health professionals with find this book incredibly useful. I look forward to sharing it far and wide. I think it is a book that was badly needed and will really fill a niche. Corin Goodwin CEO & Executive Director, Gifted Homeschoolers Forum This is the most thorough history, explanation, and call to action for gifted advocates you will find.--Laughing at Chaos Blog What is giftedness? Is it the potential for success or is it the experience of being an outsider? This book addresses the unique psychological needs of gifted children, which are often manifested as feeling different, and examines special issues such as gifted children with learning disabilities, gender considerations, implications of socio-economic status, and more. Giftedness 101 dispels common myths about giftedness and challenges the view that eminence is the true signifier of giftedness. It offers specific guidelines to psychologists, parents, and teachers; describes comprehensive assessment of the gifted; provides support for the twice exceptional; and focuses on the complex inner world of the gifted. The book defines giftedness as a psychological reality with powerful ramifications throughout the lifespan. Giftedness 101 will be a valuable, eye-opening resource for psychologists, educators, and other professionals who work with the gifted, as well as gifted individuals and their families. Key Features: Provides a concise, accessible overview of one of the most important and challenging topics in psychology and education Examines the concept of giftedness across the lifespan Covers both the intellectual assessment and development of gifted individuals as well as the psychological well-being issues of this population Written by a prominent expert in the field of the psychology of giftedness |
| gifted and talented assessment: HOPE Teacher Rating Scale Marcia Gentry, Nielsen Pereira, Scott J. Peters, Jason S. McIntosh, C. Matthew Fugate, 2021-09-03 The HOPE Teacher Rating Scale is designed to help guide teachers in identifying gifted students for programming. It is unique in several ways. First, it is short, with only 11 items that measure academic and social/affective components of giftedness, making it easy to use. Second, it is invariant when used to identify students from low-income and culturally diverse families. Third, it can be used across grade levels, K-12. Finally, local norms ensure that the data are relevant to the specific school populations. With multiple measures and multiple pathways crucial for reversing the inequities in identifying culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse students, a teacher-nomination instrument like the HOPE Teacher Rating Scale is an important component of identification systems. The HOPE Teacher Rating Scale items have been well-developed and subjected to research using more than 12,000 diverse students in five validity studies to date. This manual is useful in understanding and interpreting the electronic scores generated from teachers' ratings of their students. This instrument is a must-have for any administrator or gifted-program coordinator involved in student identification. To explore the full collection of HOPE print and online resources, please visit: https://www.routledge.com/go/hope-teacher-rating-scales. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Fundamentals of Gifted Education Carolyn M. Callahan, Holly L. Hertberg-Davis, 2017-08-09 The field of gifted education is characterized by a perplexing array of perspectives concerning such fundamental issues as definition, identification, curriculum, social and emotional development, and underserved populations. Fundamentals of Gifted Education provides a coherent framework for planning effective programs, providing appropriate educational services, and evaluating programs for the gifted. Parts are organized around fundamental issues confronting the field and follow a common structure: an introductory chapter that provides an overview of the theme of that part as well as guiding points and questions for the reader followed by representative point-of-view chapters written by leading experts that provide varied perspectives on the topic at hand. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Grit Angela Duckworth, 2016-05-03 In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal). |
| gifted and talented assessment: Gifted and Talented Test Prep 1 Jack and Jill Publishing, Inc, 2013-09-29 This book is a 120 full color paged children's test prep workbook for gifted and talented training from ages 3-6. It is geared toward the NNAT and the OLSAT test, which is used widely as a gifted and talented qualification test. It may also be used to prep for other gifted and talented children's standardized tests. The book contains 10 different topics in which children will be able to learn different things. These topics are Identifying Colors and Shapes, Relating and Connecting Ideas, Completing Patterns, Counting, Number Patterns, Prepositions, Picture Analogies, Finding Differences, Finding Similarities, and Sequences. These exercises are meant to provoke and satisfy young children's curiosity and imagination in order to help them reach their fullest potential. A practice test is included at the end of the book with listening prompts that are meant to be read to the children, mocking real testing situations. This allows for parents to also play an active role in enhancing and furthering their children's learning process. Children who use this book will be able to learn alongside Jack and Jill, who are two characters in the book that appear in each topic, so that children may learn in a familiar environment. Our goal is to making the learning process enjoyable and fun for the children, because we believe that they will learn the most in this way. The book is colorful and kid-friendly. We wish you the best in this new and exciting journey! |
| gifted and talented assessment: Designing and Developing Programs for Gifted Students Joan F. Smutny, 2003 Designing and Developing Programs for Gifted Students presents the insights and experience of practitioners in the field of gifted education to explore how gifted programs work, what they can do for families, and the steps others have taken to develop successful programs in different environments. This joint publication with the National Association for Gifted Children provides readers with the information and tools necessary for designing and developing gifted programmes in any school district. The chapters are compiled in such a way to be accessible by researchers, non-specialists, teachers and administrators. Gifted programmes are a lot of work and often require great vision and resiliency to sustain, however, they have the potential to change lives. When managed and developed properly, gifted programmes can create changes in their students that endure beyond the length of the programme. Children can begin to take hold of their own talents when they gain confidence in themselves and their interests. Families can assume a stronger leadership role in advocating for the needs of their children once they understand what practical steps they can take and how to take them. Designing a. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Introduction to Gifted Education Julia Link Roberts, Tracy Ford Inman, Jennifer H. Robins, 2022-06-30 Now in its Second Edition, Introduction to Gifted Education presents a well-researched yet accessible introduction to gifted education, focusing on equity and supporting diverse learners. Inclusive in nature, this essential text is filled with varied perspectives and approaches to the critical topics and issues affecting gifted education. Chapters cover topics such as gifted education standards, social-emotional needs, cognitive development, diverse learners, identification, programming options, creativity, professional development, and curriculum. The book provides a comprehensive look at each topic, including an overview of big ideas, its history, and a thorough discussion to help those new to the field gain a better understanding of gifted students and strategies to address their needs. Filled with rich resources to engage readers in their own learning, Introduction to Gifted Education, Second Edition is the definitive textbook for courses introducing teachers to gifted education. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Academic Advocacy for Gifted Children Barbara Jackson Gilman, 2008 Formerly titled Empowering Gifted Minds: Educational Advocacy That Works, this book is the definitive manual on gifted advocacy for gifted students. The author tells parents and teachers how to document a child's abilities to provide reasonable educational options year by year. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Practice Test for the CogAT Grade 1 Form 7 Level 7 Gifted and Talented Test Prep Team, Origins Publications, 2017-08-25 This gifted and talented test preparation book contains a full-length CogAT(R) Form 7 Grade One practice test, which provides gifted and talented CogAT test preparation for First Grade students. This Level 7 (Grade 1) test will prepare your child for the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT(R)), an exam used for admission to US gifted and talented programs, including in the San Diego Unified School District GATE program, Houston Vanguard schools, and Chicago programs for the education of the gifted. The questions in this CogAT practice test were created by educators who have prepared many children for gifted and talented tests. They cover all three of the test's sections (nine question types) so you can help your student improve the logical and visual reasoning skills required to excel on the CogAT test. By using this gifted workbook, your student can get used to the format and content of the CogAT(R) Grade 1 test so he or she is adequately prepared and feels confident on test day. This practice test contains all nine question types on the Level 7 CogAT, including: Verbal (Picture Analogies, Sentence Completion, Picture Classification ) Quantitative (Number Analogies, Number Puzzles, Number Series) Figurative (Figure Matrices, Paper Folding, Figure Classification) We suggest you use the practice test as a diagnostic to identify your child's strengths and weaknesses, or as a 'mock' exam to simulate real testing conditions. In the latter case, we recommend that you have your child take the test in timed conditions over the course of a few days, as per the instructions in the book. What's Inside this CogAT Test Prep Book? A full-length CogAT Form 7 Level 7 practice test, containing 136 practice questions. Access to bonus online 'challenge' questions. Detailed descriptions of questions and answer keys. Essential test prep strategies to help students avoid mistakes and achieve their best score. This is the best value you will find for CoGAT prep! Who can use this CogAT(R) Prep Guide and Practice Test? Gifted and Talented Test Preparation for 2nd Grade: The standardized test prep workbook is for 1st grade students who are taking the CogAT test to gain admission to Grade 2 gifted and talented programs. Gifted and Talented Test Preparation for 1st Grade Kindergarten students can also use this practice test to develop and hone cognitive skills that will be tested in 1st grade for admission to 2nd grade gifted and talented programs. Why use our books?Our goal is to provide you with the very best CogAT test prep materials, and the best value for your money. We created our test prep material because we could not find enough good practice material to effectively prepare students for gifted and talented tests. As tutors and teachers, we have used various test prep books and have found that they either have an incorrect difficulty level or are overly expensive. After studying original materials from test creators and testing them on children, we are confident our materials and tests reflect the real CogAT(R) both in difficulty and in structure |
| gifted and talented assessment: Identification Scott Hunsaker, 2023-05-31 Editor Scott L. Hunsaker's new volume sheds much-needed light on the process of identifying students for gifted education services, a topic surrounded by controversy and confusion. With contributions from leading experts in the field, Identification takes an in-depth look at the research and practice of identification of gifted and talented students. Each of the four sections tackles an important aspect of the issue: Theoretical Foundations, Professional Foundations, Identification Practice, and Instrumentation. The text presents multiple points of view and does not shy away from thorny issues such as the theory-practice gap, underrepresentation of diverse populations, identification as status bestowal rather than assessment process, rigidity in use of processes and instruments, the search for the magic-bullet test, and the validity of nonverbal intelligence tests. Whether you are an administrator, teacher, gifted education specialist, professor, or parent, Identification will offer you insight presented nowhere else. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Mindset Carol S. Dweck, 2007-12-26 From the renowned psychologist who introduced the world to “growth mindset” comes this updated edition of the million-copy bestseller—featuring transformative insights into redefining success, building lifelong resilience, and supercharging self-improvement. “Through clever research studies and engaging writing, Dweck illuminates how our beliefs about our capabilities exert tremendous influence on how we learn and which paths we take in life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes “It’s not always the people who start out the smartest who end up the smartest.” After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe that abilities are fixed—are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset—those who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment. In this edition, Dweck offers new insights into her now famous and broadly embraced concept. She introduces a phenomenon she calls false growth mindset and guides people toward adopting a deeper, truer growth mindset. She also expands the mindset concept beyond the individual, applying it to the cultures of groups and organizations. With the right mindset, you can motivate those you lead, teach, and love—to transform their lives and your own. |
| gifted and talented assessment: The Gifted Teen Survival Guide Judy Galbraith, Jim Delisle, 2011-08-19 Based on new surveys of nearly 1,500 gifted teens, this book is the ultimate guide to thriving in a world that doesn’t always support or understand high ability. Full of surprising facts, survey results, step-by-step strategies, inspiring teen quotes, and insightful expert essays, the guide gives readers the tools they need to appreciate their giftedness as an asset and use it to make the most of who they are. The fourth edition has been revised for a new generation of high-end learners and includes information on twice-exceptionality, emotional and social intelligence, creativity, teen brain development, managing life online, testing and standards, homeschooling, International Baccalaureate programs, college alternatives, STEM careers, cyberbullying, and other hot topics. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Understanding and Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests Dina Brulles, Kim Lansdowne, Jack Naglieri, 2022-10-25 An accessible guide to identifying gifted students and creating equity and inclusion within gifted programs. The Naglieri tests (the NNAT series) have long been a standard in the field of ability testing. Amid the calls for equity and inclusion within gifted education, the new Naglieri General Ability Tests aim to meet that need. This companion, Understanding and Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests, offers educators administering the tests or who have students taking the tests a guide to the why, how, and what now. Split into three parts, Understanding and Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests covers: why there is a need for these new ability tests for gifted identification how these new tests and test data are used most effectively to identify gifted students from all racial, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds what educators can do now to create equity and inclusion within gifted programs and services. Written by well-known gifted education experts Dina M. Brulles, Ph.D., Kimberly Lansdowne, Ph.D., and Jack A. Naglieri, Ph.D., Understanding and Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests provides administrators, gifted coordinators, and teachers with clear direction for answering the call for equity and inclusion in education. |
| gifted and talented assessment: A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children James T. Webb, 2007 Practical guidance in key areas of concern for parents, such as peer relations, siblings, motivation and underachievement, discipline, intensity and stress, depression, education planning, and finding professional help. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Tomags-2 - Examiner's Manual Gail R Ryser, 2021-02 This manual contains specific instructions for administering and scoring the TOMAGS-2. |
| gifted and talented assessment: Counseling Gifted Students Susannah M. Wood, PhD, Jean Sunde Peterson, PhD, 2017-12-05 Drs. Susannah Wood and Jean Peterson have combined forces to move the field of school counseling forward in its work on behalf of gifted students… This subtle regularizing into appropriate school counseling practice is actually quite radical as is makes it clear that the time has passed to consider whether we should be concerned with the nature and needs of students with gifts and talents, but rather need to move to serving them as a requirement of our profession... And fortunately for all of us, the authors provide a clearly articulated roadmap for helping us live up to our professional responsibilities. --Tracy L. Cross, Ph.D. Created to fill a gap in both counselor education and gifted education, this is the only up-to-date text to provide a concise and practical overview of counseling services designed specifically for gifted and talented students. Grounded in the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model for counseling programs, the book illuminates specific knowledge, awareness, and skills school counselors need to address concerns related not only to academics, but also to social and emotional development of this population. The text delivers a theoretical and practical overview of gifted and talented education in the United States and the responsibilities of school counselors as they pertain to this unique population. Going well beyond the common call to provide academic challenge, the book considers special characteristics of gifted and talented students as it examines the complexities of career development, college readiness, and concerns related to social and emotional development. It discusses how counselors can advocate for gifted students, lead efforts to match programming and needs, and collaborate with school staff and families. Vignettes depicting critical incidents and epitomizing needs are used to illuminate differentiated counseling approaches that support this student population. Each chapter highlights a key concept, and curriculum guidelines and resources for professional development support the text. KEY FEATURES: Interweaves school counseling and gifted education research and practice Considers characteristics and counseling concerns associated with giftedness Is based on the ASCA model for counseling programs Examines the complexities of career development, college readiness, and social/emotional development in this population Highlights key concepts and includes vignettes of critical incidents |
Gifted and Talented program decision appeal
Feb 26, 2016 · The CogAT has a bad rap in gifted circles as a poor instrument for identifying gifted kids, but it's one that's widely used because it's a group test and easy to use. I believe …
What does the SAT really measure? - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum
Apr 17, 2012 · This is the subject of ongoing debate at the leadership level of my kids' private school. The school rarely produces a NMSF despite being a pricey "college prep" day school. …
WISC-V scores? Gifted? In need of a VECI score?
I am new to this forum and the whole gifted process and am looking for a bit of advice and insight into my unique super sensitive child, starting with the test scores. A bit of background, DD …
FSIQ vs GAI - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum
Sep 17, 2011 · A difference of as few as 6 points between FSIQ and GAI is considered "significant". That said, GAI is certainly the appropriate composite to use for gifted program …
Has anyone been to a Camp Invention? - Gifted Issues Discussion …
Feb 26, 2010 · Learn about Davidson Academy Online - for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the U.S. & Canada. The Davidson Institute is a national nonprofit dedicated to …
Help interpreting WISC-V Results - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum
Jun 1, 2015 · Some background: DS (7) scored 81st percentile on the OLSAT (88th verbal, 62nd non-verbal), administered to all first graders, which didn't qualify him for further eval for the …
What's a "normal curve equivalent" - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum
Dec 3, 2014 · Learn about Davidson Academy Online - for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the U.S. & Canada. The Davidson Institute is a national nonprofit dedicated to …
living with disorder of written expression - Gifted Issues Discussion …
Jul 2, 2012 · Learn about Davidson Academy Online - for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the U.S. & Canada. The Davidson Institute is a national nonprofit dedicated to …
AOPS vs Russian School Of Math - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum
Sep 6, 2015 · Our oldest child is more gifted in math, and although he is also in RSM, we would consider taking him out if he became too busy. In our town of about 20,000 people, the RSM …
Min time gap required between the WPPSI and WISC? - Gifted …
Nov 18, 2021 · Learn about Davidson Academy Online - for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the U.S. & Canada. The Davidson Institute is a national nonprofit dedicated to …
Gifted and Talented program decision appeal
Feb 26, 2016 · The CogAT has a bad rap in gifted circles as a poor instrument for identifying gifted kids, but it's one that's widely used because it's a group test and easy to use. I believe the test …
What does the SAT really measure? - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum
Apr 17, 2012 · This is the subject of ongoing debate at the leadership level of my kids' private school. The school rarely produces a NMSF despite being a pricey "college prep" day school. …
WISC-V scores? Gifted? In need of a VECI score?
I am new to this forum and the whole gifted process and am looking for a bit of advice and insight into my unique super sensitive child, starting with the test scores. A bit of background, DD …
FSIQ vs GAI - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum
Sep 17, 2011 · A difference of as few as 6 points between FSIQ and GAI is considered "significant". That said, GAI is certainly the appropriate composite to use for gifted program …
Has anyone been to a Camp Invention? - Gifted Issues Discussion …
Feb 26, 2010 · Learn about Davidson Academy Online - for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the U.S. & Canada. The Davidson Institute is a national nonprofit dedicated to …
Help interpreting WISC-V Results - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum
Jun 1, 2015 · Some background: DS (7) scored 81st percentile on the OLSAT (88th verbal, 62nd non-verbal), administered to all first graders, which didn't qualify him for further eval for the …
What's a "normal curve equivalent" - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum
Dec 3, 2014 · Learn about Davidson Academy Online - for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the U.S. & Canada. The Davidson Institute is a national nonprofit dedicated to …
living with disorder of written expression - Gifted Issues Discussion …
Jul 2, 2012 · Learn about Davidson Academy Online - for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the U.S. & Canada. The Davidson Institute is a national nonprofit dedicated to …
AOPS vs Russian School Of Math - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum
Sep 6, 2015 · Our oldest child is more gifted in math, and although he is also in RSM, we would consider taking him out if he became too busy. In our town of about 20,000 people, the RSM …
Min time gap required between the WPPSI and WISC? - Gifted …
Nov 18, 2021 · Learn about Davidson Academy Online - for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the U.S. & Canada. The Davidson Institute is a national nonprofit dedicated to …
