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And, Or, Mean: Revisiting Our Identification Formulas
What effect do combination methods have on gifted identification? With the attention we give to equity in gifted identification, the formula used to combine assessment data is an important tool to consider. The latest research from the National Council for Research on Gifted Education indicates that the means by which we…
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Academic References of Gifted Weekly
Unless otherwise cited in the entry’s SOURCES Adams, M., & Bell, L.A. (Eds.). (2016). Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice (3rd ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203940822 Adelman, C. (1993) Kurt Lewin and the origins of action research, Educational Action Research, 1:1, 7-24, https://doi.org/10.1080/0965079930010102 Agee, J. (2009) Developing qualitative research questions: A reflective…
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Take the Time to Define Giftedness
The definition of giftedness affects the identification process as a result of incomplete or mixed communications within organizations. In my research, one participant believed classroom challenges should not impact gifted status: “The kid may have some challenges within the classroom, but that doesn’t, that shouldn’t leave them out of the…
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Stressed Out by Giftedness?
Five recommendations to address perfectionism in high achieving students “Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there is no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal. Additionally, perfectionism is more about perception—we want to be perceived as perfect.” – Brene Brown When I asked my fourth and fifth REACH students…
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The Power of Problem Solving in Talent Development
“I think every kid [should have] an opportunity to participate in a program like this or lesson like this, so that they can enhance their opportunity to have higher-level thinking. It allowed students, who otherwise would struggle, to highlight their artistic and creative abilities. I was surprised to see how…
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What Do Schools Mean by Multiple Criteria?
The National Association for Gifted Children recommends the use of multiple measures to identify and support the needs of students with gifted abilities, and many states, including New Jersey, have followed this recommendation. In reviewing the criteria of four districts in Central Jersey, I found the assessments and means of…
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