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| Parent's Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education | 
 enlarge | Author: David Palmer
Publisher: Parent Guide Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (12 reviews)
Sales Rank: 82395
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 219
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0977109852
Dewey Decimal Number: 371
EAN: 9780977109852
ASIN: 0977109852
Publication Date: February 1, 2006
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This book gives parents an insiders look at how the selection process for special programs really works. It answers questions such as how schools identify gifted students and who gets tested and why. It also discusses the question of whether gifted classes are right for your child. It reveals what the signs of giftedness are and why every parent should recognize the signs of this as well as learning disabilities. This book presents the common discussion of what an IQ score means and if there is a down side to having a high IQ, and if there are special programs available for bright kids with learning disabilities. This book is a must for all parents and grandparents.
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 Excellent Book for Parents by Dr. David Palmer of the Palmer Learnnig Center - Extremely Helpful February 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We were interested in finding ways to challenge our daughter who was working far ahead of most of the other children in her grade and was starting to complain about school being "boring." She's always had good teachers who try to find ways to modify the schoolwork for her, but much of the time she seemed to be going over things she already knew.
My husband and I read this book after having our daughter tested at the Palmer Learning Center (Dr. Palmer sent us a copy along with the assessment report). The information in this book, along with Dr. Palmer's report and recommendations, really helped us understand our options and find the programs our daughter needs. Our daughter's school doesn't offer formal gifted programs until third grade, but we were able to work with her teachers and come up with a plan where she is being accelerated in two subjects. We are also looking into enrolling her in a summer camp for gifted kids at a local university and trying out an online program in the future.
The book is written for parents who, like us, have little background in testing and programming for gifted kids. Dr. Palmer offers straightforward and objective advice and doesn't push any one type of gifted programming. He clearly explains what parents need to know about each topic in understandable language.
If you have a child who is bored in school and you need help understanding what testing and programming for the gifted is all about, this is the book you should start with. Highly recommended!
Chapters Include:
A Closer Look at IQ Tests: What they Measure and What the Scores Mean
Identifying Gifted Kids - Who Gets Tested and Why?
What is Gifted Education - And Is It Right for My Child?
IQ Testing and Gifted Education - Answers to the Questions Parents Ask Most
Signs of Giftedness - What You Should Look For and Why You Should Know
Is it Good to Be Gifted? Optimal IQ and the Flipside to Being Gifted
Bright Kids with Learning Problems - When IQ and Achievement Don't Match Up
IQ Testing in the Schools - How Did it Start?
What is Intelligence - And Can it Really be Measured?
Nature, Nurture, and Other Influences - Why We Are Who We Are
 Surprisingly Irrelevant November 24, 2007
0 out of 16 found this review helpful
I bought this book because I am interested in the gifted program for my kid. However, I am very surprised that this book is totally irrelevant to my need. The book talks about the IQ and the gifted program, but there is not a single sample test in the book. Answer this question: what is the bird that can not fly and can be eaten by people? Am I talking about chicken, turkey or Australian orstrich? Show me the real picture!
 A wonderful resource for parents! November 3, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Dr. David Palmer's Parent's Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education is a very thorough look at intelligence testing in general and for gifted children in particular. Palmer covers the basics very well, and I found myself nodding vigorously in agreement with much that he had to say. Palmer discusses:
Why gifted children don't always score highly on intelligence testing
Hidden gifts
Late bloomers
Optimal IQ
Possible negative aspects of giftedness
And much, much more.
Palmer says, " IQ tests are certainly imperfect instruments and only one piece of the puzzle." He communicates clearly why kids should be evaluated for a gifted program based upon multiple criteria, and not a single group administered IQ test. While group tests are common screening tools, an individually administered IQ test is much more likely to provide reliable data. Even with a private assessment though, a gifted child may not do well, due to a variety of causes.
This book addresses types of gifted education and which students tend to benefit from them. Kids who are highly to profoundly gifted may need a more radical solution than those in the "optimally" gifted range, who tend to do well in school with only slight modifications.
The possibility of finding true peers becomes more difficult when a child is more highly gifted. Dr. Palmer talks about asynchronous development and how it can affect social interaction. A gifted child may look like other kids his age, and share a common level of emotional maturity. However, it can be awkward when this child also has the vocabulary, interests, and reasoning ability of someone several years older.
For parents who are unsure about the idea of testing, or who want to more fully understand what is being measured, this is a terrific book written in clear language with a lot of relevant information. I like the common sense attitude and the section on learning disabilities is outstanding.
If you are expecting a run-down of the particular tests in common use today, that is outside the scope of this book. Also, throughout the book, references to IQ scores seem to be based upon the old Stanford Binet LM, which provided scores up over 200. The LM is an older instrument which is rarely used these days, and it does not compare "apples to apples" with current tests which are designed to measure up to 160.
Excellent Resource March 16, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
We were curious about our daughter's advanced abilities and wanted more information. Dr. Palmer's book explained the process of IQ testing and the different aspects of identifying gifted children, as well as explaining gifted education and other educational options. This book helped guide us through the process of identifying our daughter's needs and has assisted us in our ability to advocate for her. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is curious about their child's intelligence and wants some direction and help getting answers. It is a reference we refer to often.
Every parent should read this book! March 3, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Not just every parent of a gifted child, but every teacher and every guidance counselor of gifted children, too, should read Parent's Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education. Palmer explains all in one book, what it took me years of talking to dozens of gifted professionals to learn for myself. And Palmer makes it easy to read, with review points at the end of each chapter - if you're in a hurry, read the review points first, and pick the chapters that answer the questions you have right now. But read the whole book cover to cover when you have time - it's worth it!
What do IQ tests measure, and what don't they measure? What's the difference between group and individual tests? How about surveys? What are the different kinds of scores that result from these tests: standard scores, percentiles, and age-equivalent scores? How are gifted children identified by these tests? Which groups of children are commonly under-identified? How does identification vary from school district to school district and state to state? And besides test scores, what are the characteristics commonly found in gifted children?
But Parent's Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education is not just about tests and testing. It describes various gifted education programs, and how those programs may or may not serve your gifted child. Are there disadvantages to being gifted? Palmer describes common sensitivities of the gifted child, and the possible effects on the child's self-esteem.
Gifted children may also suffer from learning disabilities, much to the surprise of parents and teachers alike. In Part III, Palmer points out possible LDs, and identification methods for gifted children with memory, attention, vision or auditory processing problems, and more. What are the options for gifted and learning disabled, also called twice exceptional children? IEPs, resource rooms, aides and more, are discussed.
Palmer concludes with a history of the measure of intelligence, IQ tests and testing, nature and nurture, and other discussion topics.
If you are the parent of a gifted child, or you suspect you're the parent of a gifted child, you should read this book. And if you are a teacher, you should read this book to learn more about the gifted children in your classroom.
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