Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 C

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Current data from neurobiology research suggest that

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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. 
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 6

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

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

Question 7

The combining or grouping of students according to needs and abilities matched to their level of achievement is called

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A)  Tracking 
B)  Tiered instruction 
C)  Flexible grouping 
D)  Cluster grouping 
A)  Tracking 
B)  Tiered instruction 
C)  Flexible grouping 
D)  Cluster grouping

Question 8

A major contribution of early longitudinal studies of gifted individuals was that they

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A)  Identified the social peculiarities experienced by gifted individuals throughout the years 
B)  Demonstrated that all individuals who were identified as gifted became experts in their fields 
C)  Disproved many early theories people held about gifted individuals 
D)  Demonstrated that gifted individuals experienced longer lives than did nongifted individuals 
A)  Identified the social peculiarities experienced by gifted individuals throughout the years 
B)  Demonstrated that all individuals who were identified as gifted became experts in their fields 
C)  Disproved many early theories people held about gifted individuals 
D)  Demonstrated that gifted individuals experienced longer lives than did nongifted individuals

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 10

Which of the following is not an intelligence designated by Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

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A)  Accelerated knowledge 
B)  Linguistic 
C)  Bodily-kinesthetic 
D)  Interpersonal 
A)  Accelerated knowledge 
B)  Linguistic 
C)  Bodily-kinesthetic 
D)  Interpersonal

Question 11

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

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A)  Differentiation 
B)  Curriculum compacting 
C)  Acceleration 
D)  Individualization 
A)  Differentiation 
B)  Curriculum compacting 
C)  Acceleration 
D)  Individualization

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Academic competitions provide ___________________ for gifted students.

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Preassessment allows teachers

Question 17

All of the following are common myths about gifted and talented students except

Accepted Answer

A)  Gifted and talented students have abilities that 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. 
A)  Gifted and talented students have abilities that 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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ is an instructional technique whereby the time spent on academic subjects is reduced so as to allow for enrichment activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher-order thinking skills 
B)  Metacognition 
C)  Curriculum compacting 
D)  Differentiation 
A)  Higher-order thinking skills 
B)  Metacognition 
C)  Curriculum compacting 
D)  Differentiation

Question 20

What is the "jot-down" method?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

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

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

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

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

Current data from neurobiology research suggest that

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

The combining or grouping of students according to needs and abilities matched to their level of achievement is called

A major contribution of early longitudinal studies of gifted individuals was that they

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

Which of the following is not an intelligence designated by Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

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

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

Academic competitions provide ___________________ for gifted students.

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

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

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

All of the following are common myths about gifted and talented students except

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

________ is an instructional technique whereby the time spent on academic subjects is reduced so as to allow for enrichment activities.

What is the "jot-down" method?

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Exam 15: Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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

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

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

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

Current data from neurobiology research suggest that

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

The combining or grouping of students according to needs and abilities matched to their level of achievement is called

A major contribution of early longitudinal studies of gifted individuals was that they

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

Which of the following is not an intelligence designated by Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

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

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

Academic competitions provide ___________________ for gifted students.

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

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

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

All of the following are common myths about gifted and talented students except

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

________ is an instructional technique whereby the time spent on academic subjects is reduced so as to allow for enrichment activities.

What is the "jot-down" method?

Special Education in Context People Concepts and Perspectives

Policies Practices and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents Families and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Individuals With Visual Impairments

Individuals With Physical Disabilities Health Disabilities and Related Lowincidence Disabilities

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