‘Gifted children and learning’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM -10
Here are explanations of the Questions of passage named, ‘Gifted children and learning’ which is from the Cambridge 10 book. The Questions that have been asked are ‘finding information’, ‘List of researchers’ and ‘Blanks’, You will find the locations of the Reading Answers, Keywords(highlighted and underlined) and justifications.
READING PASSAGE 2: Gifted children and learning
| Question | Answer |
| 14 | A |
| 15 | D |
| 16 | F |
| 17 | D |
| 18 | B |
| 19 | D |
| 20 | E |
| 21 | A |
| 22 | C |
| 23 | BOOKS (AND) ACTIVITIES (IN EITHER ORDER) |
| 24 | INTERNAL REGULATION/ SELF-REGULATION |
| 25 | EMOTIONAL AWARENESS |
| 26 | SPOON-FEEDING |
Questions 14-17
The Reading Passage has six paragraphs, A-F.
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A-F, in boxes 14-17 on your answer sheet
NB You may use any letter more than once.
14. a reference to the influence of the domestic background on the gifted child.
Location and Answer: A
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the third line of the paragraph. ‘Children’s educational environment contributes to the IQ score and the way intelligence is used. For example, a very close positive relationship was found when children’s IQ scores were compared with their home educational provision (Freeman, 2010)…’ Here, the writer states that children’s educational environment contributes to the IQ score. Thus, the answer is A.
15. reference to what can be lost if learners are given too much guidance.
Location and Answer: D
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the second line of the paragraph. ‘Conversely, teachers who have a tendency to ‘overdirect’ can diminish their gifted pupils’ learning autonomy…’ Here, ‘overdirect’ means ‘given too much guidance’. Moreover, ‘diminish’ and ‘lost’ are synonyms. Thus, the answer is clear.
‘Gifted children and learning’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM -10
16. a reference to the damaging effects of anxiety.
Location and Answer: F
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the third line of the paragraph. ‘Fear, for example, can limit the development of curiosity, which is a strong force in scientific advance, because it motivates problem-solving behaviour…’ Here , ‘fear’ refers to ‘anxiety’. The writer states the damaging effect of anxiety is that it limit the development of curiosity. Thus, it is a damaging effect of anxiety.
17. examples of classroom techniques which favour socially-disadvantaged children.
Location and Answer: D
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the last two lines of the paragraph. ‘There are quite a number of new methods which can help, such as child- initiated learning, ability-peer tutoring, etc. Such practices have been found to be particularly useful for bright children from deprived areas…’ Here, ‘new methods’ refer to the techniques. In addition, ‘social-disadvantaged children’ means ‘children from deprived areas’. Thus, the answer is clear.
Questions 18-22
Look at the following statements (Questions 18-22) and the list of people below.
Match each statement with the correct person or people, A-E.
Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 18-22 on your answer sheet.
18. Less time can be spent on exercises with gifted pupils who produce accurate work.
Location: C paragraph (Last line)
Explanation: The writer says, ‘ If they [the gifted] merely think more quickly, then we need only teach more quickly. If they merely make fewer errors, then we can shorten the practice…’ Here, ‘fewer errors’ means ‘accurate work’. Furthermore, ‘shorten the practice’ makes it clear that less time can be spent on exercise.
Answer: B
19. Self-reliance is a valuable tool that helps gifted students reach their goals.
Location: E paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword is ‘self-reliance’ and its reference is there in the second line of the paragraph. ‘Research with creative scientists by Simonton (1988) brought him to the conclusion…certain high level, characteristics such as independence seemed to contribute more to reaching the highest levels of expertise than intellectual skills…’Here, ‘independence’ and ‘self-reliance’ means the same. Moreover, ‘highest level’ give reference to goals.
Answer: D
‘Gifted children and learning’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM -10
20. Gifted children know how to channel their feelings to assist their learning.
Location: Last paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the last two lines of the paragraph. ‘In Boekaerts ’ (1991) review of emotion the learning of very high IQ and highly achieving children, she found emotional forces in harness… improve their learning efficiency and increase their own learning resources…’Here, ‘emotional feelings in harness’ means ‘channel their feelings’. In addition, ‘improve their learning’ and ‘assist their learning’ means the same.
Answer: E
21. The very gifted child benefits from appropriate support from close relatives.
Location: A paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the fourth line of the paragraph. ‘The higher the children’s IQ scores, especially over IQ 130, the better the quality of their educational backup, measured in terms of reported verbal interactions with parents, number of books and activities in their home etc…’ Here, ‘parents’ are the close relatives. In addition, ‘ better the quality of educational back up’ is benefit.
Answer: A
‘Gifted children and learning’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM -10
22. Really successful students have learnt a considerable amount about their subject.
Location: E paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the second and third lines of the paragraph. ‘individuals who know a great deal about a specific domain will achieve at a higher level than those who do not (Elshout, 1995)…’Here, ‘great deal’ means ‘considerable amount’. Really successful= achieve at a higher rate. ‘A specific domain’ refers to ‘subject’.
Answer: C
List of People
A. Freeman
B. Shore and Kanevsky
C. Elshout
D. Simonton
E. Boekaerts
Questions 23-26
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 23-26 on your answer sheet.
23. One study found a strong connection between children’s IQ and the availability of ……………….. and ……………….. at home.
Location: A paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword is ‘children’s IQ’ and its reference is there in the middle line of the paragraph. ‘a very close positive relationship was found when children’s IQ scores were compared with their home…measured in terms of reported verbal interactions with parents, number of books and activities in their home etc…’Here, ‘a very close positive relationship’ and ‘strong connection’ means the same. Thus, these statements makes an answer very clear.
Answer: books, activities
‘Gifted children and learning’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM -10
24. Children of average ability seem to need more direction from teachers because they do not have ………………..
Location: B paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the fourth line of the paragraph. ‘average-ability or older pupils, for whom external regulation by the teacher often compensates for lack of internal regulation…’ Here, ‘external regulation’ means ‘need more directions’. Moreover, the writer states ‘lack of’ means ‘they do not have’.
Answer: Internal regulation
25. Meta-cognition involves children understanding their own learning strategies, as well as developing ………………..
Location: B paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘Meta-cognition’ helps to locate an answer in the last line of the paragraph. ‘Emotional awareness is also part of meta-cognition, so children should be helped to be aware of their feelings around the area to be learned, feelings of curiosity or confidence…’ Here, this statement clarifies that meta-cognition involves children understanding as well as emotional awareness. Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: Emotional Awareness
‘Gifted children and learning’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM -10
26. Teachers who rely on what is known as ……………….. often produce sets of impressive grades in class tests.
Location: D paragraph
Explanation: The main keywords ‘impressive grades’ helps to locate an answer in the second line of the paragraph. ‘ Although ‘ spoon-feeding ’ can produce extremely high examination results, these are not always followed by equally impressive life successes…’Here, ‘impressive grades’ means ‘high examination results’ Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: Spoon-feeding
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