GIFTED PRAXIS CERTIFICATION II
CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT 2026 VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Jennifer is a profoundly gifted third grader with an IQ of 194 who
is reading at a high school level and is ready for the sixth-grade
mathematics and science curriculum. She prefers the company of
adolescents and adults and shares many interests with them, such as
paleontology and ancient history. She is bored and unhappy at
school. Which of the following is the most appropriate educational
plan for Jennifer?
Staying in third grade but engaging in individualized assignments for
all academic subjects
Staying in third grade but participating in sixth-grade mathematics
and reading groups
Being moved to fourth grade for homeroom and working with older
students in mathematics and science
Being accelerated to sixth grade and taking appropriate classes with
older, more mature students.
Answer: Being accelerated to sixth grade and taking appropriate
classes with older, more mature students-Jennifer, who is profoundly
gifted, is a candidate for radical acceleration, which means
placement in an advanced setting in which she can move rapidly
through the curriculum with older students.
,◉ Which of the following is the best reason for gifted students to
participate in heterogeneous ability groups?
To be exposed to different curriculum pathways
To enrich their social and emotional outlook.
To move faster through coursework
To foster their academic camaraderie through common interests.
Answer: To enrich their social and emotional outlook-The gifted
students should participate in heterogeneous groups because they
are seen as friendlier and better leaders, which boosts their social-
emotional outlook and self-esteem
◉ Which of the following is the best first step when planning a
tiered activity for a new science unit in a gifted education
classroom?
Selecting the concept, skill, or generalization to be addressed
Grouping students according to readiness, interests, and skill level
Identifying resources that will help create a unit that meets
students' interests
Adjusting the content product in response to students' learning
profiles.
Answer: Selecting the concept, skill, or generalization to be
addressed-The first step for developing a tiered activity is to select
the concept, skill, or generalization to be addressed. The second step
is to determine the students' readiness and/or interests before
,creating an activity that challenges most students, is interesting, and
promotes understanding of key concepts. The complexity of the
tiered activity will be determined by the specific needs of the
learners in a class.
◉ The gifted and talented facilitator tests a second-grade student
who performs in the ninety-ninth percentile in both verbal and
perceptual areas. Which of the following interventions is most
appropriate for the student?
Subject skipping-
Early admission to middle school
Grade-telescoping programs
Grade skipping.
Answer: Grade skipping- Grade skipping is the preferred method to
use for acceleration in elementary school and is the most
appropriate for a student performing in the ninety-ninth percentile.
◉ The parent of a gifted sixth-grade student who is performing
above grade level requests that the student be moved ahead to the
seventh grade. Which of the following best indicates whether an
intellectually gifted student will have success if promoted to the next
grade?
An IQ score above 140 on the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment
Scales (RIAS)
, A high grade earned in each marking period for each subject area for
three years
A teacher's endorsement of the student's ability to complete work at
the next grade level
A high cumulative score on the Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS).
Answer: A high cumulative score on the Iowa Acceleration Scale
(IAS)- high cumulative score on the Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS)
best indicates whether an intellectually gifted student will have
success if promoted to the next grade.
◉ An essential characteristic of giftedness is seen in a toddler who
frequently mimics adults
has rapid language development
is physically strong and active
prefers playing with other children.
Answer: has rapid language development-According to research, an
early sign of giftedness in a toddler is rapid language development.
◉ A student has been identified as gifted and as having an autism
spectrum disorder and difficulties with fine-motor coordination.
Which of the following instructional adjustments is most
appropriate for the student?
Reducing the number of answer choices for multiple-choice tests
assessing comprehension
CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT 2026 VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Jennifer is a profoundly gifted third grader with an IQ of 194 who
is reading at a high school level and is ready for the sixth-grade
mathematics and science curriculum. She prefers the company of
adolescents and adults and shares many interests with them, such as
paleontology and ancient history. She is bored and unhappy at
school. Which of the following is the most appropriate educational
plan for Jennifer?
Staying in third grade but engaging in individualized assignments for
all academic subjects
Staying in third grade but participating in sixth-grade mathematics
and reading groups
Being moved to fourth grade for homeroom and working with older
students in mathematics and science
Being accelerated to sixth grade and taking appropriate classes with
older, more mature students.
Answer: Being accelerated to sixth grade and taking appropriate
classes with older, more mature students-Jennifer, who is profoundly
gifted, is a candidate for radical acceleration, which means
placement in an advanced setting in which she can move rapidly
through the curriculum with older students.
,◉ Which of the following is the best reason for gifted students to
participate in heterogeneous ability groups?
To be exposed to different curriculum pathways
To enrich their social and emotional outlook.
To move faster through coursework
To foster their academic camaraderie through common interests.
Answer: To enrich their social and emotional outlook-The gifted
students should participate in heterogeneous groups because they
are seen as friendlier and better leaders, which boosts their social-
emotional outlook and self-esteem
◉ Which of the following is the best first step when planning a
tiered activity for a new science unit in a gifted education
classroom?
Selecting the concept, skill, or generalization to be addressed
Grouping students according to readiness, interests, and skill level
Identifying resources that will help create a unit that meets
students' interests
Adjusting the content product in response to students' learning
profiles.
Answer: Selecting the concept, skill, or generalization to be
addressed-The first step for developing a tiered activity is to select
the concept, skill, or generalization to be addressed. The second step
is to determine the students' readiness and/or interests before
,creating an activity that challenges most students, is interesting, and
promotes understanding of key concepts. The complexity of the
tiered activity will be determined by the specific needs of the
learners in a class.
◉ The gifted and talented facilitator tests a second-grade student
who performs in the ninety-ninth percentile in both verbal and
perceptual areas. Which of the following interventions is most
appropriate for the student?
Subject skipping-
Early admission to middle school
Grade-telescoping programs
Grade skipping.
Answer: Grade skipping- Grade skipping is the preferred method to
use for acceleration in elementary school and is the most
appropriate for a student performing in the ninety-ninth percentile.
◉ The parent of a gifted sixth-grade student who is performing
above grade level requests that the student be moved ahead to the
seventh grade. Which of the following best indicates whether an
intellectually gifted student will have success if promoted to the next
grade?
An IQ score above 140 on the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment
Scales (RIAS)
, A high grade earned in each marking period for each subject area for
three years
A teacher's endorsement of the student's ability to complete work at
the next grade level
A high cumulative score on the Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS).
Answer: A high cumulative score on the Iowa Acceleration Scale
(IAS)- high cumulative score on the Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS)
best indicates whether an intellectually gifted student will have
success if promoted to the next grade.
◉ An essential characteristic of giftedness is seen in a toddler who
frequently mimics adults
has rapid language development
is physically strong and active
prefers playing with other children.
Answer: has rapid language development-According to research, an
early sign of giftedness in a toddler is rapid language development.
◉ A student has been identified as gifted and as having an autism
spectrum disorder and difficulties with fine-motor coordination.
Which of the following instructional adjustments is most
appropriate for the student?
Reducing the number of answer choices for multiple-choice tests
assessing comprehension
