Gail R. Ryser, Kathleen McConnell, Laila Y. Sanguras, Todd Kettler

Scales for Identifying Gifted Students (SIGS-2) (eBook, PDF)

Examiner's Manual

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Scales for Identifying Gifted Students-Second Edition (SIGS-2) offers the most comprehensive observational instrument available for identifying gifted students grades K-12. Used as part of a comprehensive process for identifying gifted children, SIGS-2 offers schools an instrument with extensive statistical and research support.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 130
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. September 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000503067
• Artikelnr.: 62526063

Autorenporträt

Gail R. Ryser, Ph.D., is a research scientist with the Methodology, Measurement, and Statistical Analysis support area at Texas State University. She has published numerous books, journal articles, and tests in the areas of gifted education, special education, and measurement. She evaluates educational programs and presents at national and regional conferences. She resides in Austin, TX.

Kathleen McConnell is an independent education consultant from Austin, TX. In addition to her work as an author, Kathleen provides staff development and consultation services in the areas of positive behavior intervention, autism spectrum disorders, and gifted/learning disabled. The emphasis in Kathleen's writing and consultation is always on practical strategies for educators.

Laila Y. Sanguras is a former middle school teacher with a Ph.D. in educational research. A recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Teaching award from Baylor University, she is passionate about supporting teachers and students at every level.

Todd Kettler is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at Baylor University, USA. He is the co-editor of the Journal of Advanced Academics, and his research and teaching focus on gifted education models and learning designs to support exceptional achievement.

Inhaltsangabe

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the Scales for Identifying Gifted Students-Second
Edition Background Updated Features of the SIGS-2 Using Rating Scales to
Screen and Identify Students for Gifted Education Definitions of Giftedness
Development of the SIGS and SIGS-2 Description of the SIGS-2 Purposes of
the SIGS-2 CHAPTER 2 Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation Guidelines
Administering the SIGS-2 Scoring the SRS and HRS Completing the SRS and HRS
Completing the Summary Form Interpretation Guidelines CHAPTER 3 Norming
Sample and Reliability of the SIGS-2 Rationale for the SIGS-2 Sample
Demographic Characteristics of the Norming Sample SIGS-2 Norming Sample
Reliability Summary CHAPTER 4 Validity of the SIGS-2 Construct Validity
Convergent and Discriminant Validity Summary CHAPTER 5 Fairness of the
SIGS-2 Initial Development of the SIGS Documenting Standards of Fairness
for the SIGS-2 Summary CHAPTER 6 Using Local Norms With the SIGS-2
Explanation of Local Norming Peer Comparisons on the SIGS-2 How to Use
Local Norms Summary CHAPTER 7 Recommended Practices for Screening and
Assessment National Standards for Screening and Assessment Recommendations
for Improving Screening and Identification Fair Testing Practices Using the
SIGS-2 for Screening and Assessment Summary REFERENCES APPENDICES Appendix
A: Converting Raw Scores to Standard Scores: School Rating Scales Appendix
B: Converting Raw Scores to Standard Scores: Home Rating Scales Appendix C:
Converting Standard Scores to Percentile Ranks Appendix D: Standard Errors
of Measurement Appendix E: Spanish Version of the SIGS-2 Home Rating Scales
Form