The Ceiling Effect, When Discussing Testing Children Who Are Gifted

question 27

Multiple Choice

The ceiling effect, when discussing testing children who are gifted and talented, refers to

• A)tests being too difficult for students to complete
• B)tests being too easy to offer an accurate representation of students' skills
• C)tests that are designed to measure only students in the top quartile
• D)tests that are designed to measure only students in the bottom quartile

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

Straight-Line Depreciation is a method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in a linear fashion.

Taxable Income

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Canada Revenue Agency

The federal agency responsible for administering tax laws for the Canadian government and for most provinces and territories.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation that has been recorded against a fixed asset over its useful life, reducing its book value.