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NAGC 5, 6
NAGC standards
Target (9-10)
Acceptable
(7-8)
Unacceptable (0-6)
Describes
strategies used
with some
reference to
theory or
historical
perspective.
Little discussion of
theory and historical
perspective when
addressing strategies
chosen.
Discusses
meeting the
needs of gifted
students in
general, with
some reference
to diverse
populations, but
unclear
understanding of
culturally
responsiveness
in delivering
instruction
Links to theory
and research are
limited
References to diversity
are very vague and
lacking in detail. Cultural
responsiveness is not
mentioned.
Assessment
NAGC 1,4
NAGC standards
Target (9-10)
Acceptable
(7-8)
Unacceptable (0-6)
Strategies
described to not
address the
needs of all
learners,
includes
descriptions of
some, but not all
strategies
(differentiation,
enrichment,
compacting and
acceleration)
may not provide
specific
examples of
strategies.
Includes
reference to
problem-solving,
creative thinking
and performance
skills and
discussion of
twiceexceptional
learners.
References to
cultural
responsiveness
are made but
lacking in detail.
No mention of cultural
responsiveness or the
impact of failing to do so
on diverse student
populations.
NAGC standards
Target (9-10)
Acceptable
(7-8)
Unacceptable (0-6)
Clearly identifies an
appropriate process for
referral and identification
of gifted learners,
including those from
diverse or
underrepresented
backgrounds. Discusses
underrepresentation as
related to assessment.
Specifies assessment
instruments to be used
in multiple domains and
alternative assessments
The process
chosen for
identification and
needs
assessment will
identify
giftedness in the
majority
population, but
may not
accurately
assess the needs
of those students
from
underrepresente
d groups or
diverse
backgrounds.
Student
mentions
underrepresentat
ion but fails
discuss
appropriate
assessment
instruments or
strategies.
Describes the
processes of
learning
assessments for
gifted learners,
including
differentiated
and alternative
assessment
approaches,
qualitative and
quantitative
approaches
Describes assessment in
general, without specific
description of
differentiated
assessment OR
Inaccurate description of
assessment procedures
and strategies
NAGC standards
Target (9-10)
Acceptable
(7-8)
Unacceptable (0-6)
Includes a discussion of
each of the following: a)
the accuracy of
measurement
instruments, b) test bias,
c) qualitative and
quantitative
assessments in regard to
referral and progress
monitoring for
instructional decision
making.
Includes a
discussion of
each of the
following: a) the
accuracy of
measurement
instruments, b)
test bias, c)
qualitative and
quantitative
assessments in
regard to referral
OR progress
monitoring for
instructional
decision making.
Fails to include a
discussion of accuracy,
bias, variety in
assessments OR does
not discuss assessment
for referral or progress
monitoring.
Specifically and
accurately discusses
assessments for
planning long-term and
short-term goals.
Includes discussion of
factors relevant in
assessment decisions,
such as diverse student
needs and strengths,
cultural relevance and
the environment.
Discusses
assessments for
planning longterm or shortterm goals.
Includes
discussion of
factors relevant
in assessment
decisions, such
as diverse
student needs
and strengths,
cultural
relevance and
the environment.
Fails to include
discussion of assessment
for planning purposes or
relevant factors for
assessment decisionmaking
NAGC 3, 5 Instruction
NAGC standards
Target (9-10)
Acceptable
(7-8)
Unacceptable (0-6)
Discussion of curriculum
development includes
clear examples of crossdisciplinary skills to meet
the needs of a variety of
gifted learners; includes
an accurate discussion of
both within- and acrossgrade level challenges
(horizontal and vertical)
and discusses potential
outcomes of the learning
experience.
Superficial discussion of
organization of
curriculum; fails to
address within and cross
grade level challenges;
lack of specificity
regarding outcomes of
the educational
experience for gifted
learners.
Includes specific
strategies for creating
(and/or modifying
existing curricula to
create) challenging,
complex, and creative
opportunities for gifted
learners in both
academic and nonacademic domains
Weak in one of
the following
areas: includes
clear examples
of crossdisciplinary skills
to meet the
needs of a
variety of gifted
learners;
includes an
accurate
discussion of
both within- and
across-grade
level challenges
(horizontal and
vertical) and
discusses
potential
outcomes of the
learning
experience
Includes
strategies for
creating
challenging
learning
opportunities
and addresses
most of the
following, tiering,
compacting,
enrichment,
contracts,
acceleration,
mentoring.
comments Rater
NAGC standards
Target (9-10)
Acceptable
(7-8)
Unacceptable (0-6)
Appropriately discusses
use of pre-assessment,
formative and
summative assessment
for informing instruction
in both general and
specialized curricula for
gifted learners. Outlines
specific examples of use
of assessment
information to guide
instruction.
Provides appropriate
examples of each of the
following for meeting the
needs of gifted learners
(tiering, compacting,
enrichment, contracts,
acceleration, mentoring)
Appropriately
discusses use of
pre-assessment,
formative and
summative
assessment for
informing
instruction in
both general and
specialized
curricula for
gifted learners.
Does not include
examples of use
of assessment
information to
guide
instruction.
Provides
appropriate
examples of
most (4-5) of the
following for
meeting the
needs of gifted
learners (tiering,
compacting,
enrichment,
contracts,
acceleration,
mentoring)
Includes examples of
affective education
strategies such as selfawareness,
bibliotherapy, character
education, service
learning and selfdirection.
Refers in general
terms to
affective
education
strategies such
as selfawareness,
bibliotherapy,
character
education,
service learning
and selfdirection.
Fails to provide
appropriate examples for
most (4-5) of the
following for meeting the
needs of gifted learners
(tiering, compacting,
enrichment, contracts,
acceleration, mentoring)
Target (9-10)
Acceptable
(7-8)
Total
Score
NAGC standards
Unacceptable (0-6)