Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ545962
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Moving Beyond the Score: Using PEACEful Assessments with Gifted Children Who Are Anxious or Stressed.
Woodin, Michael F.
Gifted Child Today Magazine, v20 n1 p44-47 Jan-Feb 1997
This paper describes the PEACEful assessment process for testing anxious gifted children. Steps include: (1) Preparing the test setting; (2) Encouraging the child's exploration; (3) Acclimating the child to the testing process; (4) Conducting calm and unhurried assessments; and (5) Evaluating and adapting interactions with the child. A case study and behavioral observations are included. (PB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Coping, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Stress Management, Test Anxiety, Testing Problems
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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