Students with gifts and talents perform—or have the capability to perform—at higher levels compared to others of the same age, experience, and environment in one or more domains. They require modification(s) to their educational experience(s) to learn and realize their potential. Student with gifts and talents: Show
Read NAGC's full definition. This definition was developed from a white paper prepared by the NAGC Definition Task Force, Key Considerations in Identifying and Supporting Gifted and Talented Learners. It is difficult to estimate the absolute number of gifted children in the U.S. and the world because the calculation is dependent on the number of areas, or domains, being measured and the method used to identify gifted children. However, many consider children who are in the top 10 percent in relation to a national and/or local norm to be a good guide for identification and services. It is important to note that not all gifted children look or act alike. Giftedness exists in every demographic group and personality type. It is important that adults look hard to discover potential and support gifted children as they reach for their personal best. Additional ResourcesSupporting Gifted Children Prominent Theoretical Frameworks for Giftedness Preparation Manual
Section 4: Sample Selected-Response Questions Gifted and Talented Supplemental (162)Expand All Answers | Collapse All Answers This section presents some sample exam questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the exam. To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed, sample questions are accompanied by the competency that they measure. While studying, you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question. Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual exam. For each sample exam question, there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option. The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the exam; however, your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual exam. Domain I—Foundations of Gifted EducationCompetency 001—The teacher understands and applies knowledge of the historical, legal and conceptual foundations of gifted education and understands the roles and responsibilities of the teacher of gifted and talented students.1. Ms. Farrell, a teacher of the gifted, requests a meeting with the principal to share new research on the education of gifted students. She prepares a list of suggested improvements to the gifted-education program that are based on the research findings and requests that the principal present the list to the superintendent for consideration. Ms. Farrell is primarily acting in which of the following roles?
2. Which THREE of the following program types are most recommended for gifted and talented students?
3. A gifted and talented program design that best fits the modern understanding of giftedness is one that
4. According to current research, which of the following approaches to creative arts in relation to a gifted-education program is best?
5. A teacher is conducting an informational meeting for parents of newly identified gifted and talented students. The Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students requires which of the following pieces of information to be relayed to parents of gifted and talented students?
6. The Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students requires school districts to
7. A teacher of gifted and talented students is conducting a meeting with parents and plans to discuss students’ rights and responsibilities. It is most appropriate for the teacher to declare that gifted students have the right to
8. In which of the following situations is it permissible to use only qualitative measures to identify a student for gifted-education services?
9. State initiatives and funding for gifted programs vary in type and complexity. Which of the following actions is best addressed at the state level to ensure that gifted programs are effective?
Competency 002—The teacher understands and applies knowledge of the cognitive, social and emotional characteristics and needs of gifted and talented students.10. A seventh-grade student, Jayden, who has been receiving gifted services, is underachieving in several classes. Which of the following approaches best addresses Jayden’s underachievement?
11. Which of the following is a prominent internal conflict commonly experienced by exceptionally gifted adolescents?
12. Françoys Gagné’s Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent suggests that gifted students
13. Javier is a third grader who demonstrates an unusual capacity for mathematical reasoning and has received gifted and talented services since kindergarten. Toward the end of third grade, he is identified as a twice-exceptional learner, resulting in a change in his instructional program. Which of the following best explains the program change?
14. Which of the following environmental factors most affects the emotional development of preschool-aged gifted and talented children?
15. Which of the following social scenarios is most characteristic of highly gifted students in the general education classroom?
16. Which of the following types of giftedness best describes a student who is an independent thinker, improvises often, and prefers to develop new products instead of imitating someone else’s work?
17. A classroom teacher wants to improve delivery of curriculum by applying theories of educational psychology. Which of the following options is best when choosing how to apply educational-psychology theories to actual learners?
18. A principal is concerned that a new teacher is not offering differentiated instruction for gifted and talented students in the classroom. A common cause of the problem, which the principal can help to resolve, is that the teacher
19. Fitzgerald has recently been identified as gifted and is experiencing a significant amount of failure since his transition into the gifted program. He is receiving lower grades and is demonstrating behaviors inconsistent with defined expectations. Which of the following will provide the best support to help Fitzgerald regain success?
20. A common assumption about gifted students that often affects the level of support they receive in school is that they
Domain II—Assessment, Curriculum and InstructionCompetency 003—The teacher understands and applies knowledge of assessment issues and procedures relevant to gifted and talented students, including identification and evaluation.21. A second-grade student recently tested in the 99th percentile on two different assessments. The gifted and talented coordinator plans to discuss the results with the student’s parents. In terms of testing, the gifted program coordinator should first discuss the
22. Which of the following will best identify the current skill level of a gifted student for the purpose of planning the student’s future individualized instruction?
23. Which TWO of the following practices are local education authorities required to implement when evaluating a kindergarten student who is an English-language learner for gifted and talented services?
24. A high school teacher wants to appropriately challenge a group of gifted students in class. Which of the following approaches best ensures the students remain challenged?
25. According to Texas state requirements, the instruments included in the assessment process for identification for each area of giftedness served by a district must include
26. Which of the following best aligns with exemplary practice in student assessment under the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students?
27. Bias on assessment instruments for students in gifted and talented education programs most commonly leads to which of the following outcomes?
Competency 004—The teacher understands and applies knowledge of systematic program and curriculum design.28. Which of the following assignments best addresses the needs of a student for whom the science curriculum has been compacted?
29. Which of the following program designs is an appropriate acceleration technique for gifted students?
30. A teacher who wants to achieve the state goal of developing advanced-level products and performances must ensure that instruction is seamless and
31. Students in a gifted and talented class are working on an independent study project that will result in a professional-level product. Which of the following is the teacher’s best method for supporting students as they complete their project?
32. Which of the following provides the best rationale for administering periodic standardized benchmarks in school?
33. When considering the inclusion of students in gifted programs, it is most important that gifted students be
Competency 005—The teacher knows how to develop and implement learning experiences and environments that reflect research-supported instructional practices.34. The teacher of an eighth-grade gifted English class gives an assignment requiring each student to present to the class both sides of an argument about a controversial issue of his or her choice. After the presentation, the student leads the class in a discussion about the issue. Which of the following actions by the teacher will most likely ensure a positive classroom environment in this student-directed activity?
35. A teacher of the gifted and talented assigns the class a project to develop a commercial product. The teacher wants to give students an opportunity to market the product to consumers outside the school and wants to identify the best way to begin. To best meet the desired goal, the teacher should seek advice from
36. A fourth-grade teacher wants to modify a unit on children’s authors for a group of gifted students in the class. Which of the following is the best activity to differentiate their instruction?
37. A gifted and talented middle school English class recently completed a unit on leadership. Students examined the actions and writings of historical leaders and identified their effective traits. Which of the following avenues will best provide interested students further training to develop their own leadership skills?
38. A teacher is starting a new unit of study and wants students to buy in to the project’s value. The best way to increase a sense of educational value for students is
39. Which of the following strategies best helps gifted students manage their time effectively?
40. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Vertical Alignment documents provide a complete listing of the TEKS curriculum from prekindergarten through the end of the course. The TEKS documents provide a total overview of the knowledge and skills statements and align student expectations in the form of
41. Which of the following is the only state limitation on advanced measures in the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) ?
42. The complexity of tiered activities is determined primarily by
43. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for a sixth-grade teacher to increase the rigor of classroom instruction to challenge and engage the gifted and talented students in the class?
44. Which of the following best aligns the objectives of gifted education with the requirements for the education of gifted and talented students as set forth by the state of Texas?
45. A history class comprised of gifted students is preparing a special presentation as part of a larger community-wide celebration. Their teacher plans to guide them in creating a performance event that showcases their abilities. Which of the following strategies most assists the teacher in meeting this objective?
46. Which of the following services is most commonly offered to gifted and talented high school students to help them further their learning in target areas?
47. Which of the following teacher questions best promotes the use of students’ metacognition?
48. Which of the following best illustrates the practice of differentiation based on learning styles?
49. Marlena, a gifted student in a sixth-grade advanced science class, refuses to complete assignments because her grades on previous assignments have been lower than those of her classmates. Which of the following will most likely help increase Marlena’s motivation to complete assignments?
50. A primary advantage of cluster grouping for gifted and talented students is that it
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