Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of underachieving gifted students?

• Low self-esteem

• Lack of perseverance

• Actively involved parents

• Self isolation

True or False?

The absence or presence of advocacy has no impact on whether or not a child can overcome underachievement.

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT considered a "hidden disability" appear to be unmotivated?

• Dysgraphia

• Conduct disorder

• ADHD/inattentive type

• Auditory processing problem

What is typically affected when a student has auditory processing disorder?

• The ability to hear sounds

• The ability to differentiate sounds

• The ability to isolate sounds

• The ability to process verbal information

Which is NOT a common characteristic of gifted underachievers?

• 1. Environments that don't nurture their gifts

• 1. Disabilities or other learning deficits

• 1. High self-esteem and confidence

• 1. Lack of motivation to apply themselves in school

What is the definition of "underachieving students?"

• 1. Students who demonstrate a discrepancy between potential and achievement. 

• 1. Students who are unable to achieve and perform well in an academic setting. 

• 1. Students who are unwilling to achieve and perform well in an academic setting.

• 1. Students who demonstrate a discrepancy between effort and achievement.

Which is NOT an effective solution to underachievement?

• 1. Focus on the child's strengths and talents

• 1. Create a group plan for similarly under-achieving students 

• 1. Create an individual plan for each underachieving child 

• 1. Collaborate with parents

1. Which is a characteristic of underachieving gifted students?

• Low self-perceived academic ability

• Socially mature with self-discipline

• Popular with peers and has lots of friends

• Easily influenced by teachers and/or parents

2. Which of these is a strategy to eliminate underachievement?

• Nurture self-esteem and a positive self-perception

• Use the same academic activities for all students

• Label the student as an "underachiever" 

• Focus on the student's weaknesses

Which of the following ARE NOT factors contributing to gifted underachievement?

• 1. unidentified learning disabilities

• 1. study skills that do not fit the curriculum

• 1. a lack of challenging curriculum

• negative student self-perception