Gifted PD October 2022 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

According to the ODE definition, gifted students are those who perform at high levels of achievement.

False! According to the ODE definition, gifted students are those who perform at or show the ability to perform at high levels.

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Twice-exceptional gifted students are those profoundly gifted learners who score in the upper 2% of the population.

No, twice-exceptional refers to being identified as gifted, along with another significant identification or diagnosis.

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Gifted services are no longer reflected in our school district's report card due to COVID.

NOT true! But the "gifted indicator" has been eliminated and included as part of the "gap closing" measure.

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Curiosity is a common characteristic of gifted children.

Absolutely!

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Behavior problems sometimes make gifted identification more difficult.

True! Behavior problems can mask academic or other types of giftedness.

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In general, research supports waiting until children are at least 8 years old to pursue gifted identifications.

Nope! In fact, identification and the start of services at young ages can ward off underachievement.

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Teachers with average intelligence cannot usually be successful teachers of gifted students.

False! Teachers of the gifted need to understand their students and help them develop their talents.

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An effective way to push gifted students is to make sure they know the material well enough to tutor struggling students.

No, gifted students often don't make the best tutors.

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Pogonophobia is an irrational fear of pogo sticks. True or False?

False! It's the fear of beards!

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Low grades are a red flag that indicates a reconsideration of a student's gifted identification is recommended.

No, low grades are not uncommon with gifted students, and may indicate that a reconsideration of gifted services is recommended.

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The King of Hearts is the only king card in a deck where the king is missing a _____.

Mustache!

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Research shows that most gifted children are compliant and often want to please their teachers.

This is NOT supported by research. Gifted children often are not "teacher pleasers."

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The word "nerd" was invented by Mark Twain. True or False?

False! It is actually attributed to Dr. Seuss!

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