- ISBN13: 9780977109852
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This book gives parents an insiders look at how the selection process for special programs really works. It answers questions such as how schools identify gifted students and who gets tested and why. It also discusses the question of whether gifted classes are right for your child. It reveals what the signs of giftedness are and why every parent should recognize the signs of this as well as learning disabilities. This book presents the common discussion of … More >>
Parent’s Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education
#1 by H. Zhang on February 10, 2010 - 8:27 am
I bought this book because I am interested in the gifted program for my kid. However, I am very surprised that this book is totally irrelevant to my need. The book talks about the IQ and the gifted program, but there is not a single sample test in the book. Answer this question: what is the bird that can not fly and can be eaten by people? Am I talking about chicken, turkey or Australian orstrich? Show me the real picture!
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by AP Takano on February 10, 2010 - 10:19 am
“Parents’ Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education” aims to give a good overall understanding of giftedness in children, the basics of IQ interpretation and what educational options are available for gifted children.
I believe Dr David Palmer’s book is the fruit of his significant experience testing children as an educational psychologist. I had my child tested at Palmer Learning and was extremely pleased with his high degree of professionalism and the relaxed atmosphere. He has provided a thorough written report of the assessment results and very helpful recommendations regarding appropriate options that meet my child’s unique needs.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by C. M. Carino on February 10, 2010 - 10:42 am
As a parent of a twice exceptional child, I am perhaps too well versed in the topic of IQ testing and gifted children. I found the book to have many gross generalizations and several errors. As another reviewer points out, his interpretations of IQ ranges can be very misleading for parents who know nothing about the different levels of giftedness. This book would be very useful for the parent who has just now heard of gifted programs or doesn’t know why their seemingly bright child is not doing well in school. However, if you have already spent any time at all learning about IQ tests or giftedness, this is not the book for you. Unfortunately for me, the information was too basic and not what I was looking for.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by Mary Pitzer on February 10, 2010 - 1:17 pm
Thanks to Parents’ Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education and a consultation with Dr. Palmer, our bright and talented daughter is now back on track. Based on Dr. Palmer’s recommendations, we were able to map out a better educational path, identify enrichment programs for her and find ways to connect with other gifted children. A year later, she has regained her love of learning. I highly recommend this book to any parent who suspects their child is gifted and who wants to make sure their child is getting the best education possible.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Jean on February 10, 2010 - 2:22 pm
Palmer’s book is a clearly written, user-friendly guide written specifically for parents so that they can understand the system of gifted programming and selection and effectively advocate for their kids.
I’d like to comment on a previous review that said the terms used in this book for IQ scores in the upper extremes are wrong. They are not wrong.
As Palmer states when presenting score breakdown terms, “… the words used are just that – words. Don’t read too much into the terms, and keep in mind that there are no universally accepted definitions when it comes to describing IQ levels.”
Palmer’s book offers parents a review of widely used terms associated with different IQ ranges and acknowledges that other researchers and experts may use other terms (e.g.: while some may call those that score in the IQ range of 120 to 130 “superior” others may use the term “mildly gifted”). The score range descriptors used in Palmer’s book (or similar descriptors) are current and those typically used by the schools and universities, by the vast majority of professionals who administer and interpret IQ tests, and even by the test manufacturers themselves.
Yes, there are a few psychologists, mostly those who specialize in the highly gifted, who use other terms and score breakdowns when describing IQ performance. Further differentiating those who score extremely high on an IQ test (above 135 or so) by using less conventional terms and more precise score analysis is arguably a good thing for this rare population of kids because such refinement can help in educational planning. But getting into this debate is better reserved for high IQ specialists and academic texts.
Parents’ Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education offers parents straightforward advice and much needed guidance without getting bogged down in such issues.
Rating: 5 / 5