Part A-
1. What is the difference between the following tests? Explain and give an example. Which would be best for gifted student identification?
a. Normative v. Criterion
b. Ability v. Achievement
c. Group v. Individual
2. What is geographical giftedness? Why does it occur?
3. What are 3 problems or areas for improvement with this district's plan to identify gifted students?
Apple District uses the CogAT to identify gifted students for both their academic and arts gifted programs. Students with a 125 or above are placed in both programs. Students are only given the CogAT in 3rd grade.
4. Jewel District uses the ISTEP to identify gifted students. What is the main issue with that test?
Part B-
1. Underachievement: Why do gifted students underachieve? What can we do about it?
2. Perfectionism: What are the forms? What can we do?
3. Be able to read a case study of a student. Identify characteristics and create a few recommendations.