SIGS Complete Kit
Scales for Identifying Gifted Students
1st Edition
Published on 15. December 2003
Book
Mixed media product
978-1-59363-204-5 (ISBN)
Description
Scales for Identifying Gifted Students (SIGS) offers the most comprehensive observational instrument available for identifying gifted students ages 5-18. Used as part of a comprehensive process for identifying gifted children, SIGS offers schools an instrument with extensive statistical and research support. This standardized, norm-referenced instrument is completed by teachers or parents and provides an effective method for identifying gifted children.
SIGS consists of two rating scales that can be used together or independently (a Home Rating Scale and a School Rating Scale). Additionally a Spanish-language version of the Home Rating Scale is included free with the kit. The SIGS is composed of seven scales: (1) general intellectual ability; (2) language arts; (3) mathematics; (4) science; (5) social studies; (6) creativity; and (7) leadership.
Each scale contains 12 items that are rated using a Likert-type scale. The items were chosen from a comprehensive body of research concerning the characteristics of gifted students.
SIGS was normed on a total sample of more than 3,600 students (1,721 normal students and 1,884 gifted students). Norms are provided for both samples. As such, SIGS offers schools an observational scale with the largest, most diverse norming sample and statistical support of any gifted identification observational instrument available.
The potential bias of every item on the test on the basis of gender and ethnic group was studied. Only nonbiased items are included in the SIGS. Thus, schools using the SIGS can be assured that the instrument has no gender or ethnic group bias.
SIGS consists of two rating scales that can be used together or independently (a Home Rating Scale and a School Rating Scale). Additionally a Spanish-language version of the Home Rating Scale is included free with the kit. The SIGS is composed of seven scales: (1) general intellectual ability; (2) language arts; (3) mathematics; (4) science; (5) social studies; (6) creativity; and (7) leadership.
Each scale contains 12 items that are rated using a Likert-type scale. The items were chosen from a comprehensive body of research concerning the characteristics of gifted students.
SIGS was normed on a total sample of more than 3,600 students (1,721 normal students and 1,884 gifted students). Norms are provided for both samples. As such, SIGS offers schools an observational scale with the largest, most diverse norming sample and statistical support of any gifted identification observational instrument available.
The potential bias of every item on the test on the basis of gender and ethnic group was studied. Only nonbiased items are included in the SIGS. Thus, schools using the SIGS can be assured that the instrument has no gender or ethnic group bias.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59363-204-5 (9781593632045)
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Persons
Gail R. Ryser, Ph.D., is a research scientist with the Methodology, Measurement, and Statistical Analysis support area at Texas State University. She has published numerous books, journal articles, and tests in the areas of gifted education, special education, and measurement. She evaluates educational programs and presents at national and regional conferences. She resides in Austin, TX.
Kathleen McConnell is an independent education consultant from Austin, TX. In addition to her work as an author, Kathleen provides staff development and consultation services in the areas of positive behavior intervention, autism spectrum disorders, and gifted/learning disabled. The emphasis in Kathleen's writing and consultation is always on practical strategies for educators.
Kathleen McConnell is an independent education consultant from Austin, TX. In addition to her work as an author, Kathleen provides staff development and consultation services in the areas of positive behavior intervention, autism spectrum disorders, and gifted/learning disabled. The emphasis in Kathleen's writing and consultation is always on practical strategies for educators.
Content
1 Introduction to the Scales for Identifying Gifted Students Definitions Development of the SIGS Description of the SIGS Purposes of the SIGS 2 Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation Guidelines Administering the SIGS Rating Scales Scoring the SRS and HRS Forms Completing the SRS and HRS Forms Completing the Summary Form Interpretation Guidelines Local Norms 3 Technical Qualities of the SIGS Standardization of the SIGS Norms Development Reliability Validity Summary References Appendixes Appendix A: Scale Standard Scores Using General Norm Sample Appendix B: Converting Standard Scores to Percentile Ranks for the General Norm Sample Appendix C: Converting Raw Scores to Standard Scores and Percentile Ranks for the Gifted Norm Sample Appendix D: Standard Errors of Measurement Appendix E: Spanish Version of the Home Rating Scales Form