Essentials of Gifted Assessment Paperback / softback
by Steven I. (Florida State University) Pfeiffer
Part of the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series
Paperback / softback
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An Up-to-Date Overview of the Theory and Practice Underlying Gifted Assessment Essentials of Gifted Assessment introduces readers to the theory and practice underlying gifted assessment.
Steven Pfeiffer, a leading expert in the field of gifted assessment, discusses what it means to be gifted, why we should identify gifted students, and the purposes of gifted assessment. Well-organized and engaging, the book examines key principles of gifted assessment and provides an up-to-date overview of gifted assessment measures.
Topics include the use of local norms, measuring creativity and motivation, nonverbal measures, the importance of recurring gifted assessment, multi-potentiality, gifted testing and minority group students, and evaluating the twice-exceptional student.
Early identification and intervention greatly benefits gifted students, who may otherwise never realize their full potential.
Throughout the book, Pfeiffer equips school psychologists with the tools they need to: Identify and assess uniquely bright and talented studentsIntegrate multiple assessment measures including intelligence, cognitive ability, and achievement testsAssess gifted students with coexisting disabilities and disordersPromote the abilities of gifted students using evidence-based strategies The book also includes extensive illustrative material, such as callout boxes and case examples, that facilitate use as a quick reference, plus end-of-chapter "Test Yourself" questions that help reinforce key concepts.
Essentials of Gifted Assessment helps new and seasoned school psychologists and other professionals acquire the skills and knowledge needed for ethical, evidence-based, and informed clinical practice with high-ability students.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:29/05/2015
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- ISBN:9781118589205
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:29/05/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9781118589205