Understanding and Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests : A Call for Equity in Gifted Education.

Cover -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Contents Cont -- vii - List of Figures -- vii - List of Reproducible Forms -- Page 1 - Introduction -- page 1 - A Call for Equity in Gifted Education -- page 1 - DEI in Gifted Identification and Programming -- Page 2 - Our Overarching Premise -- Page 3 - About This Book -- Page 5 - How to Use This Book -- Page 8 - CHAPTER 1 The Elephant in the Room -- page 8 - Room for Improvement -- Page 12 - Test Content Matters -- Page 15 - Measuring Ability Using Achievement -- Page 16 - Chapter Summary -- Page 17 - CHAPTER 2 Ability Tests for Gifted Identification: Old and New Solutions -- page 18 - The Thinking and Knowing Continuum -- Page 20 - Equity, Test Scores, and Identifying Gifted Students -- page 22 - Test Directions and Responses Required -- Page 23 - A Simple Solution -- page 24 - Description of the Naglieri General Ability Tests:Verbal, Nonverbal, and Quantitative -- page 28 - Evidence for the Naglieri General Ability Tests -- page 29 - Chapter Summary -- page 32 - CHAPTER 3 Logistical Considerations -- page 32 - The Message Students Receive -- page 33 - Test Administration: What You Need to Know -- page 35 - Online Testing at School -- Page 35 - Test Administrators -- page 36 - Reducing Variables -- Page 36 - Special Considerations and Testing Accommodations -- Page 38 - Online Testing at Home -- page 43 - Test Prep Advice -- Page 44 - Sharing Test Results with Parents and Teachers -- Page 50 - Sharing Information with Students: A Parent's Decision -- Page 51 - Chapter Summary -- Page 52 - CHAPTER 4 Understanding and Using Test Scores -- Page 52 - Screening Versus Identification -- Page 54 - Universal Testing -- Page 55 - National and Local Norms -- Page 56 - Local Norming Process Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests -- Page 57 - Reporting Local Norms.

page 58 - Testing Terms and Definitions -- Page 60 - An Example of Local Norm Calculations -- Page 64 - Challenges with Using Local Norms -- page 64 - Score Interpretation Scenarios -- Page 68 - Next Steps -- page 69 - Chapter Summary -- Page 72 - CHAPTER 5 The Next Step: Achieving Equity in Gifted Programming -- Page 75 - Providing Context: Background, Current Circumstances,and Moving Forward -- Page 76 - Shifting Mindsets and Perspectives -- Page 77 - Redesigning Gifted Education Policies -- Page 78 - High General Ability Without High Achievement:Another Shift in Perspective -- Page 80 - Gifted Programming Approaches for ServingUnderrepresented Populations -- Page 85 - Using Local or Building Norms in Your Gifted Program -- Page 85 - Developing a Strengths-Based Approach -- Page 87 - Collaborating with District Departments -- Page 93 - Promoting a Sense of Belonging -- page 94 - Contextual Considerations: Development, Environment,and Identity Group -- Page 98 - Chapter Summary -- Page 99 - CHAPTER 6 Culturally Responsive Approaches for Reaching andTeaching All Gifted Learners -- Page 100 - Reflective Teaching Yields Responsive Teaching -- Page 102 - What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching? -- Page 102 - Developing a Culturally Responsive Approach -- Page 104 - The Role of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in the Gifted Classroom -- Page 105 - Examining Teachers' Perspectives and Instructional Approaches -- Page 106 - How Does Culturally Responsive Teaching Work? -- Page 107 - Culturally Responsive Teaching as a Strengths-Based Approach -- Page 107 - Building Cultural Awareness -- Page 108 - Self-Evaluating Practices -- Page 110 - Learning About Your Students: A Starting Point -- Page 111 - Expanding Perspectives Through Content -- Page 117 - Commonalities in and Across Content Areas -- Page 118 - Culturally Responsive Assessment Strategies.

Page 120 - Applying Culturally Responsive Practices -- Page 122 - Chapter Summary -- Page 124 - A Final Note -- Page 125 - References -- Page 134 - Index -- Page 139 - About the Authors -- BackCover.

An accessible guide to identifying gifted students and creating equity and inclusion within gifted programs.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.