One of the many goals of schools is to have each student reach his/her fullest potential. One way schools challenge the accelerated learners is through the advanced placement (AP) program. Many able students at Indian River High School (IRHS) are choosing to enroll in college prep math courses instead of enrolling in honors and AP math. When…

Teachers play a key role in the identification and training of talented mathematicians, and their attitudes are important in improving math instruction for gifted students. We surveyed secondary mathematics teachers from South Korea, Turkey, and the United States. These teachers completed a survey instrument called the Teachers' Judgments of…

For the gifted mathematics student, early mastery of concepts and skills in the mathematics curriculum usually results in getting more of the same work and/or moving through the curriculum at a faster pace. Testing, grades, and pacing overshadow the essential role of creativity involved in doing mathematics. Talent development requires creative…

To date, mathematics education research has rarely engaged issues that could be considered relevant to rural policy and practice. In particular, few research reports in mathematics education have involved the Appalachian region in a way that draws rural-specific conclusions. This manuscript represents an attempt to identify research questions that…

A pilot mathematics project for one exceptionally able elementary student expanded to include other students and schools. Project activities included a needs assessment and development of a learning center approach and materials to differentiate the core elementary mathematics curriculum. (CL)

The purpose of this paper is to provide brief descriptions and links to a number of reputed websites on various topics and issues of special education. The web sites are organized in the following categories: (1) Teaching in Inclusive Classroom, (2) Policies, Procedures, & Process of Special education, (3) Students with High Incidence…

How instructional television can supplement the high school math curriculum. (Author)

The discrepancies between test-based and teacher-based criteria of high achievement are well-documented for students of all ages. This study seeks to determine whether certain high school students who score high on tests of academic achievement are more likely than others to be nominated for advanced academic programs by their teachers. Using…

Understanding student performance in Algebra I is important because this course serves as the gateway to advanced coursework in mathematics and science through the remainder of high school and into postsecondary education. In the current study, we analyzed secondary data to evaluate the relationship between selected indicators of mathematics and…

The article describes a series of mathematics master classes held in London for 12- to 14-year-old students with exceptionally high mathematical ability. The emphasis of the classes was on problem-solving. A synopsis of the activities is included. (DB)

A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED ON THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF SUPERIOR STUDENTS USING PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION AND SEMINARS TO STUDY MODERN MATHEMATICS. TWO EXPERIMENTS WERE CONDUCTED TO TEST THE HYPOTHESES THAT (1) SUPERIOR STUDENTS USING PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION WILL ACHIEVE HIGHER SCORES THAN THOSE USING CONVENTIONAL MATERIALS, (2) STUDENTS USING PROGRAMED…

Describes the Russian academic city'' and its programs for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. (SP)

Applications problems collected from industries, businesses, engineers, and government agencies are described. (MNS)

Exploration of collaboration preferences of six mathematically gifted children (ages 11-12) in solving complex, novel problems found collaboration was preferred only when the task was sufficiently challenging. When collaboration was encouraged there was the development of mutual scaffolding, shared cognition, critical thinking, and discernment and…