Gifted and Talented

Question 1

Students from low socioeconomic groups are under-represented in gifted programs (True/False)

Answer 1

True

Question 2

According to Gardner, which intelligence is Marty representing with his unusual ability to be in touch with his feelings and show insight about understanding himself?

Answer 2

Intrapersonal intelligence

Question 3

Gifted students should never skip a grade. (True/False)

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Students who are gifted and/or talented are guaranteed special education services under federal law (True/False)

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The content areas and methods of instruction are consistent across all 50 states (G&T) (True/False)

Answer 5

False

Question 6

According to Gardner, which intelligence is Samantha portraying as she makes mental maps, has an intuitive knowledge of layout, notices details, and transforms one element into another?

Answer 6

Spatial intelligence

Question 7

What is a web quest?

Answer 7

An inquiry-based activity using pre-selected websites

Question 8

The federal law defining giftedness is entitled:

Answer 8

Javits Gifted and Talented Act

Question 9

According to our textbook, which is NOT an assessment measure? (GT)

Answer 9

Physical fitness aptitude test

Question 10

June has an IQ of 140 and is more than 4 years ahead of her third grade peers in reading and writing. Her parents and teachers have agreed that acceleration would be best for June. Which of the following would violate the principles of accelerated learning?

Answer 10

June tutors struggling seventh grade students from the seventh grade English class