Chapter 13: Gifted & Talented

Question 1

Definition (3)

Answer 1

Compared to children of their own age the child:
-Exhibits high achievement capability in areas of intellectual, creative, leadership, or artistic capacity
-Excels in a specific academic field
-Need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school to fully develop those capabilities

Question 2

Characteristics (4)

Answer 2

-Rapidly acquire, retain, and use large amounts of information; relate one idea to another; make sound judgments.
-Appreciate multiple and opposing points of view.
Perceive the operation of larger systems of knowledge not often recognized by the typical person.
-Acquire and manipulate abstract symbol systems.
-Solve problems by reframing the question and creating novel solutions.
-Precociousness-showing highly advanced abilities and skills at a young age; highly developed sense of moral judgement, fair play, compassion, and empathy

Question 3

Prevalence (3)

Answer 3

-About 3.2 million school-age gifted students in the U.S.
-Data are imprecise as only public schools are reported
-Varies from state to state due to definition

Question 4

Bloom’s Taxonomy (7)

Answer 4

Forming questions to ask based off of 6 goals
-create
-evaluate
-analyze
-apply
-understand
-remember

Question 5

Renzulli’s Three Trait Definition

Answer 5

-Above-average general intellectual abilities
-High-level of task commitment
-Creativity

Question 6

Piirto’s Concept of Talent Development (5)

Answer 6

-superior memory
-observational power
-curiosity
-creativity
-ability to learn school-related subject matters

Question 7

Maker’s Problem Solving Perspective (3)

Answer 7

-High intelligence
-Advanced creativity
-Excellent problem-solving skills

Question 8

State-by-State Definitions

Answer 8

-General intelligence prevails across states
-Other aspects of special abilities