Scales for Identifying Gifted Students-Second Edition (SIGS-2) offers the most comprehensive observational instrument available for identifying gifted students grades K-12. Used as part of a comprehensive process for identifying gifted children, SIGS-2 offers schools an instrument with extensive statistical and research support. This Examiner's Manual includes the information the examiner needs to administer, score, and interpret the SIGS-2. Information relating to the standardization, reliability, and validity of the SIGS-2 is also found in the manual.

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the Scales for Identifying Gifted Students-Second Edition Background Updated Features of the SIGS-2 Using Rating Scales to Screen and Identify Students for Gifted Education Definitions of Giftedness Development of the SIGS and SIGS-2 Description of the SIGS-2 Purposes of the SIGS-2 CHAPTER 2 Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation Guidelines Administering the SIGS-2 Scoring the SRS and HRS Completing the SRS and HRS Completing the Summary Form Interpretation Guidelines CHAPTER 3 Norming Sample and Reliability of the SIGS-2 Rationale for the SIGS-2 Sample Demographic Characteristics of the Norming Sample SIGS-2 Norming Sample Reliability Summary CHAPTER 4 Validity of the SIGS-2 Construct Validity Convergent and Discriminant Validity Summary CHAPTER 5 Fairness of the SIGS-2 Initial Development of the SIGS Documenting Standards of Fairness for the SIGS-2 Summary CHAPTER 6 Using Local Norms With the SIGS-2 Explanation of Local Norming Peer Comparisons on the SIGS-2 How to Use Local Norms Summary CHAPTER 7 Recommended Practices for Screening and Assessment National Standards for Screening and Assessment Recommendations for Improving Screening and Identification Fair Testing Practices Using the SIGS-2 for Screening and Assessment Summary REFERENCES APPENDICES Appendix A: Converting Raw Scores to Standard Scores: School Rating Scales Appendix B: Converting Raw Scores to Standard Scores: Home Rating Scales Appendix C: Converting Standard Scores to Percentile Ranks Appendix D: Standard Errors of Measurement Appendix E: Spanish Version of the SIGS-2 Home Rating Scales Form