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Hoffman, Susan G. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1989
A parent, who is also an educator, describes her concerns about her gifted daughter's lack of challenge in school in spite of accelerated activities. After the student skipped a grade, other concerns resulted, such as the impact on academic adjustment, social adjustment, peer acceptance, motivation, gaps in skills, etc. (JDD)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Advanced Placement