NES Gifted Education Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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NES Gifted Education Exam UPDATED
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*Which of the following contributions best describes how the work of Leta Hollingworth
influenced the filed of gifted education? 001 - CORRECT ANSWER- Promoting the
belief that environmental and educational factors as w...
NES Gifted Education Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
*Which of the following contributions best describes how the work of Leta Hollingworth
influenced the filed of gifted education? 001 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Promoting the
belief that environmental and educational factors as well as genetics play a key role in the
development of giftedness
*Which of the following statements describes a significant federal policy change in the
United States during the 1970s and its effect on the field of gifted education? 001 -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The need for the education of children with gifts and talents was
acknowledged at the federal level and model gifted education programs became eligible for
federal funding.
A gifted education teacher who wants to integrate Sternberg's Theory of Intelligence into her
work with students can best achieve this goal by adopting which of the following
approaches? 001 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Developing activities to help students
coordinate their analytical, creative, and practical abilities.
Which of the following statements describes the results of current research studies on gifted
education practices in the United States? 001 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Employing
enrichment and curriculum enhancement strategies used in the instruction of students who are
gifted promotes higher achievement for all students.
*According to the Maryland report, published in 1972, students who are gifted and talented
are defined as those who: 001 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Possess outstanding abilities
requiring differentiated education programs and services.
Which of the following issues has historically presented the greatest challenge to gifted
education in the United States? 001 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Equity and excellence
Which of the following outcomes is a direct result of the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented
Students Education act of 1988 on gifted education in the United States? 001 - CORRECT
,ANSWER✔✔- Providing funding to support the identification of and programming for
students with gifts and talents from traditional underserved backgrounds
A community of educators specializing in gifted education has identified high-priority issues
that they believe need the attention of the U.S. Congress. One of these issues is increasing the
federal role in building the capability of individual states to serve students with gifts and
talents. The most important rationale for this priority is that: 001 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Inconsistent mandating and funding of gifted programs across states impacts education equity
for students who are gifted and talented.
* Which of the following approaches would be most effective in increasing the presence and
success of high-ability students from diverse cultures in gifted education programs? 001 -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Ensuring that teachers are trained in culturally responsive
pedagogy and practices to facilitate recognition of students' potential gifts and talents.
* A new gifted education teacher has been observing students in general education classes.
The teacher has noticed that there are students with identified learning disabilities who
demonstrate very advanced abilities in specific areas. Upon further investigation, the teacher
notes that there are no students with identified learning disabilities in the school's gifted
education program. The teacher shares this information with school administrators who ask
the teacher for a recommendation about how best to address the situation. Which of the
following recommendations would be most appropriate for the teacher to make? 001 -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Reviewing the identification process for the gifted education
program to ensure that it includes non-standardized assessments, such as portfolios and
student interviews.
Which of the following ideas about the nature of giftedness has the most positive implication
for the identification of students from diverse backgrounds as gifted and talented? 001 -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Giftedness is manifested by different traits depending on the
population and education context.
A ninth-grade student who has been identified as gifted has a strong leadership abilities. He is
interested in participating in student government and the debate team. His parents value math
achievement above accomplishments in any other area. They have told the teacher and their
son that they want him to do well in all subject areas, but that he must focus his efforts on
math. They believe that participation in extracurricular clubs will draw his attention away
from math. The student tells the gifted education teacher that he is not interested in math and
would like to eventually study political science in college. He asks the teacher for help
communicating with his parents about his wishes. Which of the following steps would be
most appropriate for the teacher to take FIRST in this circumstance? 002 - CORRECT
, ANSWER✔✔- Meeting with the student and his parents to discuss their concerns, answer
questions, and consider various options
* Noni is a fourth-grade student who has recently been identified as gifted. She demonstrates
high ability in math and reading as well as in creative and productive thinking. Noni is
reserved and often anxious her parents are concerned that this identification may cause Noni
to feel increased pressure to preform. They have asked the gifted education specialist how
they can best support Noni in this area. The teacher's most appropriate recommendation is for
Toni's parents to: 002 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Help Noni identify areas of interest and
support her in pursuing those interests.
* Many of the middle school students that a gifted education teacher works with are socially
well adjusted and self-confident. However, other students have described to the teacher
feelings of loneliness and low self-esteem, especially with regard to fitting in with peers who
have not been identified as gifted. According to research, when students who are gifted
describe these feelings of isolation, it is most often because the students: 002 - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Have not developed protective factors such as problem-solving skills and
interests outside of school.
Harman is a ninth-grade student who is a very talented artist. Harman is also very
knowledgeable about current issues in local and world news. He often has strong emotional
reactions to these issues that can last several days, during which he withdraws into his art and
refuses to participate in class or complete assignments. Harman frequently talks with the
school counselor about issues that are concerning him. Which of the following strategies by
the gifted education teacher would be most effective in supporting Harmon's emotional
needs? 002 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Helping Harmon establish a student club at school
that organizes community service projects to address important societal issues.
Sophie is a fifth-grade student who has been identified as gifted in reading and writing. She
preforms at a tenth-grade level in both areas. Sophie has always loved literature and
storytelling, but has begun demonstrating self-orientated perfectionist tendencies in her
writing. Recently she has refused to work on or complete writing assignments because she
feels her work will not be as good as she would like it to be. According to gifted education
research, which of the following strategies should the gifted education teacher implement
FIRST to help Sophie with issues associated with perfectionism? 002 - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Instructing Sophie in techniques for filtering her thoughts to focus more on
her success rather than perceived mistakes.
* Maria, a fifth-grade student who is gifted, has recently been demonstrating characteristics
of underachievement. Throughout elementary school, Maria has excelled in school and
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