Use of General and Specific Aptitude Measures in Identification: Some Principles and Certain Cautions.

Stanley, Julian C.

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ERIC Number: EJ310145

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Publication Date: 1984

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Use of General and Specific Aptitude Measures in Identification: Some Principles and Certain Cautions.

Stanley, Julian C.

Gifted Child Quarterly, v28 n4 p177-80 Fall 1984

The author considers factors in identifying gifted children and suggests that the best approach combines group and individual testing. He recommends use of the verbal, math, and standard written English forms of the Scholastic Aptitude Test and concludes by listing nine precautions for identification. (CL)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Standardized Tests, Student Evaluation, Talent, Talent Identification

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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