In Ontario, most school boards rely on a combination of elements to determine students who might be eligible for the distinction of giftedness. The elements include:
- IQ tests - 130 to 135 or above on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale
- Tests of Creativity - assessment of creative behaviours
- Achievement Tests - often used as initial screening tools; student must score significantly above his/her age level to be considered a potential candidate
- Portfolio - providing a collection of the student's work over time and across situations
- Teacher Nomination - requiring teachers to complete a rating scale or inventory checklist to substantiate a nomination
- Parent Nomination - based on the assumption that parents know their children best
- Peer Nomination - nomination by one's peers is considered a good idea in theory but there is little research data to substantiate its reliability
- Self Nomination - particularly effective when used with older students; students are often encouraged by a parent and/or a teacher to put their names forward for consideration
Special Education in Ontario Schools
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