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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 students
- Integrate multiple assessment measures including intelligence, cognitive ability, and achievement tests
- Assess gifted students with coexisting disabilities and disorders
- Promote 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.
Editions of Essentials of Gifted Assessment
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781118589205
- EBook
- ISBN 9781394259410
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118705643
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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 students
- Integrate multiple assessment measures including intelligence, cognitive ability, and achievement tests
- Assess gifted students with coexisting disabilities and disorders
- Promote 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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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 students
- Integrate multiple assessment measures including intelligence, cognitive ability, and achievement tests
- Assess gifted students with coexisting disabilities and disorders
- Promote 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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Essentials of Gifted Assessment?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Psychological methodology > Psychological testing and measurement
Where can I read a sample of Essentials of Gifted Assessment?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781118589205
Is Essentials of Gifted Assessment part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Essentials of Psychological Assessment
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Essentials of Gifted Assessment?
Steven I. Pfeiffer
Who is the Publisher of the book Essentials of Gifted Assessment?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Essentials of Gifted Assessment is available as paperback(ISBN 9781118589205) and ebook(ISBN 9781394259410) and ebook(ISBN 9781118705643)
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