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Stanley, Julian C. – 1976
The three phases (finding seventh and eighth grade mathematically talented students, studying them, and helping them educationally) of the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth (SMPY) are detailed, and examples of the superiority of educational acceleration over educational enrichment are pointed out. Results of standardized intelligence tests…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Aptitude Tests, Enrichment Activities, Exceptional Child Research
Stanley, Julian C. – 1973
It is argued that aptitude and achievement tests designed for much older students are invaluable for finding extremely high ability at younger ages, particularly in mathematical and verbal reasoning. Results of the first two years of the Study of Mathematically and Scientifically Precocious Youth (SMSPY) are examined to show that considerable…
Descriptors: Ability, Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Acceleration