Praxis Gifted and Talented--5358

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What should the teacher recognize about Sarah's development?

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asynchronous development

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Which activity encourages divergent thinking in a young, intellectually gifted elementary student?

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collecting rocks and deciding on multiple ways to organize them

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According to the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), what is an essential component when teaching history to support the development of critical thinking?

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including diversity and multiple perspectives

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A teacher of gifted students wants to provide students with an engaging format and a highly responsive learning community where reflection is commonplace. Which approach will best help achieve this goal?

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Including the use of online discussion forums and other media in tasks

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Which teaching approach is most likely to enhance the creativity of gifted students?

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Structuring assignments in ways that encourage divergent thinking

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Primary consideration in selecting a curriculum model for gifted students?

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The model should provide multiple paths to reach specified goals.

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When a gifted student is involved in independent study, what is the major responsibility of the student’s teacher or mentor?

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Helping the student focus on appropriate topics for study

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Which principle is most appropriate for guiding the development of a gifted education program?

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Gifted students should be given multiple educational opportunities to realize their potential to the fullest extent possible.

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Educational researcher Joseph S. Renzulli distinguishes between schoolhouse giftedness and creative-productive giftedness. How does this distinction primarily influence gifted program development?

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By providing gifted students with multiple opportunities to maximize their achievements

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What might be the teacher’s purpose in using Sherlock Holmes as a model for students?

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To teach students that examining detail may help them in ascertaining meaning