When a test cannot distinguish the scores and learning of gifted students who tend to be high achievers.

A group of students who can be compared to the students of a particular program to determine how effective it is.

The testing of an instrument or tool with a small population of students to determine if it will be effective for the ultimate purpose.

The role a teacher plays when an outside evaluation is being performed. The teacher must share resources, activities, and objectives with the evaluator in order to give them the necessary data.

A therapeutic counseling model to support growth among gifted students by creating rich and supportive environments at home and at school.

A therapeutic counseling model for gifted students who are facing struggles. The counselor is considered to be “on-call” whenever the need arises.

Inner dialogue that includes praise for achievements and capabilities and provides a verbal reward for values.

Inner dialogue that is filled with criticism and negative thoughts about the self.

The use of books and other reading material to help students handle emotional or social issues. This is most often used with the tween, teen, or young adult literature.

The possibility and potential to do well in several different areas. This often makes it challenging to make just one or two choices from a multitude of possibilities.