History and Theories of Gifted Education

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What did Francis Galton publish in 1869?

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Hereditary Genius, exploring the idea that intelligence is inherited.

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Who developed the first intelligence test in 1905?

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Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon.

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What is the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

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An adaptation of Binet’s test by Lewis Terman to identify gifted children.

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What did Leta Hollingworth publish in 1926?

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Gifted Children: Their Nature and Nurture, highlighting the unique needs of gifted students.

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What concept emerged in the 1940s regarding gifted students?

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The concept of 'twice-exceptional' students, who are gifted but also have disabilities.

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What organization was founded in 1950 to advocate for gifted children?

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The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).

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What is the Nature vs. Nurture debate?

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A term coined by Francis Galton to contrast the roles of genetics and environment in shaping individuals.

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What is the Binet-Simon Intelligence Scale?

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A test designed to identify children needing special educational assistance.

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What is the significance of the term 'Mental age'?

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It compares a child's cognitive abilities to the average abilities of children at different ages.

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What did Lewis Terman study?

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More than 1,500 gifted children with IQs higher than 140.