The Martins' Daughter Jeannette Seems to Learn Things Quickly and to Always

question 79

Essay

The Martins' daughter Jeannette seems to learn things quickly and to always be a few steps ahead of the other children her age.The Martins think that she may benefit from a more stimulating environment.Define giftedness.How is giftedness assessed,and what can be done in schools to nurture it?

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial ratio that measures a company’s ability to meet its debt obligations based on its current earnings.

Income Before Taxes

The earnings of a business before income tax expense has been deducted.

Interest Expense

The financial charge an entity experiences for borrowing money over a specific period.

Quick (Acid Test) Ratio

A liquidity measure evaluating a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets.