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Download full textCouncil for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. – 1990
This digest was adapted from D.W. Russell, D.G. Hayes and L.B. Dockery's book, "My Child is Gifted! Now What Do I Do?". The digest is intended to give parents of gifted students an overview of characteristics of gifted children and terminology used in this field. Several definitions of giftedness are offered including one from a parent…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Child Rearing, Definitions, Gifted
Johnson, Dana T. – 2000
This digest discusses the unique needs of mathematically gifted students and reasons why curriculum and instruction should be differentiated for these learners in mixed-ability classrooms. Recommendations for differentiation include: (1) give pre-assessments so that students who already know the material do not have to repeat it but may be…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Fox, Deborah – 1986
Intended for administrators and policymakers as well as teachers, this digest explores issues related to teaching English to the gifted student. The digest begins by examining the criteria used for identifying gifted/talented students, noting that some successful programs for the gifted in English and language arts do not restrict admission…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Admission Criteria, Definitions
Florey, Janice; Tafoya, Nancy – 1988
A 1982 study revealed that American Indians comprise .8% of public school students, but only .3% of those participating in gifted programs, whereas respective White figures are 73.3% and 82%. Factors contributing to the inappropriateness of standardized assessment tools for identification of gifted American Indian students are neglect of…
Descriptors: Ability, Academically Gifted, Access to Education, American Indian Education
Kerr, Barbara A. – 1981
This paper discusses the current state of research in the area of career education for gifted and talented students and its applications. The paper also addresses three major questions: What are the special career development needs of gifted and talented students?, What kinds of career education and guidance programs are currently meeting the…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Career Development, Career Education, Career Planning
Berger, Sandra L., Ed. – 1990
This collection of 20 digests on gifted students is intended to provide practical information for students themselves, their families, professional educators, community groups, and others. Resources, hints and tips, and suggestions for additional reading are included in most digests. Digests have the following titles and authors/primary…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Career Education, Child Advocacy, Child Rearing
