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Boyd, Rae – Gifted Education International, 1990
Out of 92 New South Wales pupils identified as talented in primary schools, 3 left school before the end of year 11, and 15 failed to place in the top 25 percent on Australian Higher School Certificate tests. Affective patterns leading to inappropriate study habits and lack of motivation were gleaned from questionnaire responses. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Dropout Characteristics, Dropouts, Elementary Secondary Education
