Scales for Identifying Gifted Students–Second Edition (SIGS-2) offers the most comprehensive observational instrument available for identifying gifted students grades K–12. Used as part of a comprehensive process for identifying gifted children, SIGS-2 offers schools an instrument with extensive statistical and research support. This Examiner's Manual includes the information the examiner needs to administer, score, and interpret the SIGS-2. Information relating to the standardization, reliability, and validity of the SIGS-2 is also found in the manual. To explore the full collection of SIGS-2 print and online resources, please visit: https://www.routledge.com/go/scales-for-identifying-gifted-students-sigs.

Scales for Identifying Gifted Students (SIGS) offers the most comprehensive observational instrument available for identifying gifted students, ages 5-18. Used as part of a comprehensive process for identifying gifted children, SIGS offers schools an instrument with extensive statistical and research support. This standardized, norm-referenced instrument is completed by teachers or parents and provides an effective method for identifying gifted children. The SIGS consists of two rating scales that can be used together or independently (a Home Rating Scale and a School Rating Scale). Additionally a Spanish-speaking version of the Home Rating Scale is included free with the kit. The SIGS is composed of seven scales: (1) general intellectual ability; (2) language arts; (3) mathematics; (4) science; (5) social studies; (6) creativity; and (7) leadership. Each scale contains 12 items that are rated using a Likert-type scale. The items were chosen from a comprehensive body of research concerning the characteristics of gifted students. The SIGS was normed on a total sample of more than 3,600 students (1,721 normal students and 1,884 gifted students). Norms are provided for both samples. As such, SIGS offers schools an observational scale with the largest, most diverse norming sample and statistical support of any gifted identification observational instrument available.

Scales for Identifying Gifted Students,ÄîSecond Edition (SIGS-2) is an observational instrument available for identifying gifted students ages 5 through 13. The "SIGS-2" consists of two rating scales (a Home Rating Scale and a School Rating Scale) that can be used together or independently. The "SIGS-2" is composed of seven scales: (1) general intellectual ability, (2) language arts, (3) mathematics, (4) science, (5) social studies, (6) creativity, and (7) leadership. Each scale contains 10 items that are rated using a Likert-type scale. The items were chosen from a thorough review of the research concerning the characteristics of gifted students. Because the "SIGS-2" offers the most advanced statistical support of any observational identification instrument in the field, it should be a part of every school's comprehensive approach to identifying gifted children. This manual contains specific instructions for using the "SIGS-2."

This revision of Identifying Gifted Students: A Practical Guide is aligned with both the updated National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards and the NAGC and The Association for the Gifted, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC-TAG) professional development standards. This book is relevant in any state or setting that intends to meet these national standards and uses multiple assessments to identify gifted students within an increasingly diverse population. Designed for practicing professionals, such as teachers, counselors, psychologists, and administrators, Identifying Gifted Students addresses definitions, models, and characteristics of gifted students; qualitative and quantitative approaches to assessment; culturally fair and nonbiased assessment; and how to evaluate the effectiveness of identification procedures. In addition, the book provides an updated summary of all major assessment instruments, including scoring information, reliability, and validity.

An Up-to-Date Overview of the Theory and Practice UnderlyingGifted Assessment Essentials of Gifted Assessment introduces readers to thetheory and practice underlying gifted assessment. Steven Pfeiffer,a leading expert in the field of gifted assessment, discusses whatit means to be gifted, why we should identify gifted students, andthe purposes of gifted assessment. Well-organized and engaging, the book examines key principles ofgifted assessment and provides an up-to-date overview of giftedassessment measures. Topics include the use of local norms,measuring creativity and motivation, nonverbal measures, theimportance of recurring gifted assessment, multi-potentiality,gifted testing and minority group students, and evaluating thetwice-exceptional student. Early identification and interventiongreatly benefits gifted students, who may otherwise never realizetheir full potential. Throughout the book, Pfeiffer equips schoolpsychologists 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 anddisorders Promote the abilities of gifted students using evidence-basedstrategies The book also includes extensive illustrative material, such ascallout boxes and case examples, that facilitate use as a quickreference, plus end-of-chapter "Test Yourself" questions that helpreinforce key concepts. Essentials of Gifted Assessmenthelps new and seasoned school psychologists and other professionalsacquire the skills and knowledge needed for ethical,evidence-based, and informed clinical practice with high-abilitystudents.

This is the Technical and Administration Manual for the Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students. The Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students are commonly referred to as the Renzulli Scales or Renzulli-Hartman Scales. Now in its third edition, the Renzulli Scales are the nation's most popular tool for identifying gifted children. Supported by 40 years of research, the Renzulli Scales are used by gifted and talented programs across the country. This standardized instrument is completed by teachers and provides an effective method for identifying gifted children. The Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students: Technical and Administration Manual includes technical information about how the scales were developed as well as guidelines for using the scales. The manual includes a review of the supporting research for the instrument, field test data, and construct validity support. The manual also includes in-depth information about administering the Renzulli Scales and interpreting the results. The manual features extensive appendices that include reproducible teacher training activities to help teachers understand how to use the scales and rate students, easy-to-follow instructions on how to establish local norms in a school or district, and a practical plan for identifying students for gifted and talented programs. The Renzulli Scales are designed to obtain teacher estimates of a student's characteristics in the following areas: Learning Characteristics Creativity Characteristics Motivation Characteristics Leadership Characteristics Artistic Characteristics Musical Characteristics Dramatics Characteristics Communication Characteristics (Precision) Communication Characteristics (Expressiveness) Planning Characteristics Mathematics Characteristics Reading Characteristics Technology Characteristics Science Characteristics Each scale contains multiple items that are rated using a Likert-type scale. The first four scales (learning, creativity, motivation, and leadership) are used by most schools that use the Scales. The remaining 10 scales are focused on specific areas. They are used by schools when those areas seem appropriate for a gifted program's goals. For example, a program serving gifted math students would use the mathematics scale, a science academy would use the science scale, etc. Research shows that gifted children tend to exhibit certain observable behaviors, such as using advanced vocabulary, grasping underlying principles, and making generalizations from complex information. The Renzulli Scales asks teachers to rate children in comparison to their peers on a host of these observable behaviors. The children who score high on the scales are more likely to be gifted. Using a tool like the Scales, a school can narrow the number of students who will be fully evaluated for a gifted program. The items were chosen from a comprehensive body of research concerning the characteristics of gifted students. Based on a multiple talent approach to the identification of gifted students, the scales help identify student strengths. This is the Technical and Administration Manual only. To explore the full collection of Renzulli Scales print and online resources, please visit: https://www.routledge.com/go/scales-for-rating-the-behavioral-characteristics-of-superior-students.