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June 2015
The authors offer three alternative criteria to intelligence test scores as key criterion
for identification.
Reflections:
Kellie Segraves
June 2015
The author shows that effectiveness and efficiency are not independent of
each other when determining if teachers are poor talent detectors, as stated
in the much cited study of Pegnato and Birch conducted in 1959.
Reflections:
Basically, Pegnato and Birch stated that teachers are a reliable source for
screening gifted children based on the number of students referred and the
number of students identified. The is definition of gifted has changed greatly
since their study which they based the effectiveness of teachers judgement
on the number of students identified by IQ. Also, the effectiveness and
efficiency were compared to other methods unequally.
This article reminded me of the importance of thoughtfully filling out the CISS
and GRS-M motivation scale. Also, of how important it is to have the input of
many adults who have contact with each student, as they may see
Kellie Segraves
June 2015
Catherine Reed relates how she was initially disheartened by the demographics of
gifted students at the public middle school where she taught. Not one in her class
was an ESOL student due to school's inability to identify its ESOL gifted students.
The entire school district relied on standardized testing using the Otis-Lennon
School Ability Test (OLSAT) as the primary indicator of intellectual promise. It is
impossible for ESOL students, whose language skills range at the basic level, to
score high in OLSAT. Because of this dilemma, the author proposed a screening
program for ESOL students at her school. Through a combination of communication
with parents, administration, and staff she started to get support and was able to
identify 16 candidates. The students practiced test taking skills and took sample
tests. They recognized that a standardized test, alone, could provide an estimate
only of the childs abilities. If we relied on test scores in isolation of other indicators
of promise, such as curiosity, perseverance, and the need for faster paced
instruction, none of the ESOL students would qualify. The ESOL teachers were able
to take into account their progress and habits in the classroom as an indicator and
were able to serve ESOL students successfully in the gifted program. At Shakerag,
Kellie Segraves
June 2015
we have a low number of ESOL students, two, who are identified as gifted. There
have been many comments from many teachers throughout the years, as soon as
s/he learns more English, I bet s/he will be in TAG. If we are seeing those
characteristics of giftedness in our classrooms, the potential is there. In the time of
individualized instruction and giving our students more choices in their learning
processes and products, I feel that we are becoming better equipped to serve these
students. It is very important that we look at EVERY student as a whole of many
parts and keep an open mind when discerning their potential.
Kellie Segraves
June 2015
While 72% of the present sample would have been correctly identified for
either inclusion in or deletion from subsequent assessment phases in the
identification process, 16%, the percentage of false acceptances, would have
been inaccurately recommended for individual IQ testing and further
assessment. the inaccuracy of such false acceptances should be viewed as
a type of error much less costly than false rejections where a truly gifted
child is denied the opportunities offered by gifted and talented placement.
The 12% false rejection rate found in the present study is therefore viewed
as the issue of greatest concern.
Those falsely rejected based on STAR showed up in later testing and would
have been serviced at that time. Again, is it truly important for all gifted
students to be served at an early age? Those who are in true need of
services are most likely the ones who will show high scores regardless. Is it
possible that those who do not show high scores at an early age may be
gifted, but are not developmentally ready?
Kellie Segraves
June 2015
GLOSSARY
1) Referral Process- The process in which a student is referred for possible
TESTING. The components of the process have no bearing on eligibility
for services.
2) Eligibility Process- The process in which a student is determined to be
eligible or ineligible for services.
3) Eligibility Team/Multiple Criterea Team4) Psychometric- (Option A) when a student meets criteria for services in
both mental abilities and achievement scores.
5) Multiple Criteria- (Option B) when a student does not meet criteria
under Option A, s/he can qualify by meeting criteria in the areas of
creativity AND motivation as well as either mental abilities OR
achievement. The student must meet criteria in 3 areas to qualify.
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June 2015
known for his research on creativity and creating the Torrence Test of
Creative Thinking.
18)
Naglieri- In addition to creating the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test
(see above), Jack Naglieris scholarly research includes investigations
related to topics such as intellectual disabilities, specific learning
disabilities, giftedness, and Attention Deficit Disorder; psychometric
studies of tests such as the Wechsler Scales of Intelligence, Cognitive
Assessment System, and the Kaufman Assessment Battery for
Children; examination of race, gender, and ethnic differences in
cognitive processing; fair assessment using nonverbal and cognitive
processing tests; identification of gifted minorities, IDEA and
identification of specific learning disabilities; and cognitively based
academic interventions.
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Tomlinson- Carol Ann Tomlinson is an American educator, author
and speaker. She is best known for her innovative work with
techniques of differentiation in education.
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Renzulli- Joseph Renzulli is Professor of Educational Psychology at
the University of Connecticut. He is best known for his contributions in
furthering the understanding and broadening the conception of
giftedness. He developed the three-ring model of giftedness.