The purpose of this research was to investigate the utility of dynamic assessment (DA) in identifying a group of "twice-exceptional students" who exhibited mathematical giftedness and specific learning disabilities (MG/LDs). A quantitative method was applied by a multidisciplinary team to identify 30 students (16 girls and 14 boys) in…

Visual-spatial ability is a multifaceted component of intelligence that has predictive validity for future achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations. Although identification and development of STEM talent is a national priority, visual-spatial ability is rarely measured and relatively neglected in gifted…

A study involving 96 gifted adolescents examined internal and external validity of the Thinking Styles Inventory (TSI) within the framework of Sternberg's (1988) theory of mental self-government. Results provided evidence of the external discriminant validity but lent only partial support to the internal validity of the instrument. (Author/CR)

This article argues that creativity tests are best thought of as measures of creative potential because creative achievement depends on additional factors not measured by creativity tests, such as technical skill, field knowledge, mental health, and opportunity. The need for assessment to be based on several tests is emphasized. (Contains…

A study involving 109 secondary school gifted students found that 89% scored high on a quiz designed to detect negative perfectionism. Factors identified as possible dimensions of perfectionism included need for order, organization, need for approval of others, obsessive-compulsive demands on self, anxiety and excessive worry, indecision, and…

Children (n=408) age 21-84 months were assessed to investigate the validity of the BRIGANCE Screens in comparison with criterion tests in identifying children who are gifted and talented. Results found that using the BRIGANCE screens in combination with teacher/examiner ratings produced high rates of sensitivity in identifying gifted children. (CR)

This study examined the scores obtained by 21 elementary-level gifted students on 4 different intellectual measures--Stanford-Binet (LM), Stanford-Binet (Fourth Edition), Otis-Lennon School Abilities Test, and the Cognitive Abilities Test. Results showed that the population of gifted students identified will vary greatly depending upon which test…

Strategies are discussed that provide a theoretically sound, valid, and practical framework for evaluating the processes used in identifying gifted/talented students. The strategies stress assessing the relevance of instruments used, their reliability and validity, their limitations, and using a variety of evaluation techniques. (JDD)

This article summarizes Renzulli's Revolving Door Identification Model, an approach to the identification of gifted and talented students. It then investigates reasons for its popularity, addresses criticisms leveled against the model, and assesses its validity and utility for identifying and serving gifted students. (Author/JDD)

This article describes the use of an admission's portfolio by the graduate degree program in gifted education and talent development at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The benefits of the admission's portfolio are discussed, including retention of students and insights that assist with guiding students toward meaningful graduate products and…

The pioneering work of Leta Hollingworth (1886-1939) in using above-level testing with highly intellectually talented young people is recounted and related to contemporary activities of the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth. (DB)

This study refines criteria for identifying children who are both gifted and learning disabled (LD). A figural forms test was completed by 3 groups of students in grades 5 through 8 to determine creative thinking variables distinguishing children who were gifted from those who were LD and those who were gifted and LD. (SW)

Discusses a few of the current concerns about creativity measurement, including fluency as a contaminating influence on originality scores and the controversy over creative generality vs. content specificity. Describes recent advances in creative measurement and proposes possible future directions for psychometric approaches to creativity…

This article focuses on a personal classroom experience that led to the development of a discussion examination as a strategy for making assessment match classroom practice in a class for secondary verbally gifted students. An example of the grid and point system used to assess the process is provided. (Contains 15 references.) (Author/CR)

Issues in current methods of identifying gifted students include the referral process (e.g., problems with establishing a referral rate) and selection standards (problems of criteria, educational setting, level, bias, instruments, and decisions). An ongoing continuing screening process and education of decision makers about sound measurement…