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An Investigation of the Problem of Identification in the Under-Representation of Culturally Diverse Students in Gifted and Talented Programs in Utah Schools.

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McFarland, Valere – 1998

This paper presents the findings of a study that investigated whether members of culturally diverse populations could be more adequately represented in elementary gifted and talented programs through the use of a non-traditional assessment method. Teachers nominated students for gifted programs from multiple assessments and observations. The…

Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Ability, Alternative Assessment, Cultural Awareness

Wherefore Art Thou, Multiple Intelligences? Alternative Assessments for Identifying Talent in Ethnically Diverse and Low Income Students.

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Plucker, Jonathan A.; And Others – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1996

This study evaluated the reliability and validity of a battery of instruments based on Multiple Intelligences theory, including teacher checklists and performance-based assessment activities developed for the identification of talent in culturally diverse and/or low-income kindergarten and first-grade students. Acceptable reliability but…

Descriptors: Ability Identification, Alternative Assessment, Check Lists, Cultural Differences