MODULE 3.3
QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR GIFTED IDENTIFICATION
Objectives
- Explain how qualitative measures matched to high-level curriculum and instruction can complement an equitable identification system.
- Explain the pros and cons of using qualitative measures for identification.
Learning Tasks
- Watch Goal 3 Module 3 Video
- Complete Goal 3 Module 3 Application Activity (recommended)
- Read Goal 3 Module 3 Additional Resources (recommended)
GOAL 3 MODULE 3
Watch the following video over Qualitative Assessments for Gifted Identification.
Goal 3 Module 3 Application Activity
Consider these questions if you use or plan to use alternative assessments in your district:
- When might alternative assessments be used to complement your identification system?
- How can you minimize rater subjectivity?
- What professional development is conducted annually to ensure that teachers are prepared to adequately assess student performance on qualitative assessments?
- How do the measures align to and inform specific services or areas that require advanced instruction?
Goal 3 Module 3 Additional Resources
NEXT STEPS
After completing this module, you'll proceed to Module 4: Test Bias.
This work was supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (award number S206A200007 – 21) as part of the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program. The contributors to this site include Kiana Johnson, Lindsay Lee, Matt Makel, Matthew McBee, Betsy McCoach, Scott Peters, & Tamra Stambaugh.