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Part II: II. Of the selected essential questions listed below, what would you say are
two strengths of your understanding of the identification and assessment process for
gifted/advanced learners and what is one area of weakness on which you need more
information. Explain each choice in detail.
Strengths:
Missy Rankin
June 8th, 2016
The team will then look for a piece of supporting data to supplement the teacher
screening. Once tested (a student can be tested every two years), there are two
different ways a student can qualify. Option A, a student has a qualifying score in
mental ability and achievement. Option B, a student has a qualifying score in three
of the four areas.
2. How do we evaluate Mental Ability, Achievement, Motivation, and Creativity
for eligibility?
Mental ability is evaluated with a score greater than or equal to the 96%tile in
grades 3 through 12 (option A) or greater than or equal to the 96%tile on a
composite score or appropriate component score on aa nationally normed test
(Option B). Achievement is evaluated with a score in the 90%tile tile in total
reading, math, or a complete battery on a national normed exam (option A). They
may also qualify through option B which has the same component as option A or in
grades 6 8 if they have a cumulative average that is greater than 90 on a 100
point scale in an above level course. Creativity is evaluated through data that is
gathered (option A) or through option B which in k 12 if they have a 90th %tile
composite score on a national normed creativity test or are a winner of a district
competition. Motivation is evaluated through gathered data in option A or in option
b by these methods: superior scored by 3 or more evaluators with a score greater
than 90 on a 100 point scale, k 12 district level competition, k -5 greater than
90th %tile on a standardized motivational characteristics rating scale, or 6 8
cumulative average greater than 90 on a 100 point scale in an above level course.
Weakness:
3. What are the unique aspects of some evaluation instruments for special
populations?
I believe this is one of my areas of weakness, because there are so many special
population groups of students. I do not feel 100% comfortable identifying all the
groups of special populations and coming up with evaluation instruments for all of
them. I will continue to learn more about the special population groups through the
presentations that the groups will be presenting during the last class meeting. I can
also continue my investigation of these special population groups using the textbook
provided, and by conducting my own research. I think my knowledge and
understanding will continue to increase throughout the next year.
Part III: As a concluding synthesis, please answer the crucial question below in one of four
ways:
Write your response including anecdotal evidence
Missy Rankin
June 8th, 2016