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Peer reviewedProctor, Theron B.; And Others – Roeper Review, 1988
This article analyzes why schools fail to provide for early admission of intellectually advanced children. Reasons cited include misinterpretation of research findings, bias of school personnel, expense of screening, convenience of administering a uniform entrance age procedure, etc. Benefits accruing from early admission are discussed. (JDD)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Admission Criteria, Early Admission
