Use of manipulatives in teaching mathematics to the learning handicapped and mathematically gifted students is discussed. Includes a six-step sequence which has proved helpful in work with most learning handicapped students and a list of mathematical concepts/terms that can be developed using manipulative aids with the gifted students. (JN)

This book is a guide to the development of mathematical talent in students in grades K through 8. The first chapter is on developing mathematical promise and considers characteristics of students who are mathematically promising, the goals of mathematics instruction, how to find and/or create good problems, models for increasing the numbers and…

This study features a program evaluation of a policy that allows gifted 8th grade mathematics students to take algebra. The study is longitudinal and looks at the effects of taking algebra in the 8th grade and the subsequent four years of mathematics in high school. Among the specific research questions in the study are: (1) To what degree do…

This book, written on the recommendation of the Task Force on Mathematically Promising Students, investigates issues involving the development of promising mathematics students. Recommendations are made concerning topics such as the definition of promising students; the identification of such students; appropriate curriculum, instruction, and…

Alternative identification and instructional procedures are discussed. Instructors are warned against assuming an equivalence between the quantity of mathematical work a child demonstrates and the quality of that child's thinking. A need to integrate qualitative information is seen. Two types of activities for gifted pupils are detailed. (MP)

Seven applications problems are presented for gifted students to solve by writing microcomputer programs. (MNS)

This paper discusses a technique, challenging students to solve problems published in mathematics periodicals, which has been used successfully with gifted students in a regular high school class. (Author/MK)

During the summers of 1978 and 1979, mathematics classes sponsored by SMPY (Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth) were held for seventh graders with the goal that participants learn as much precalculus mathematics as was feasible during the eight-week program. (SB)

Several learning activities and games designed to stimulate and challenge mathematically gifted kindergarten, first-, and second-grade pupils are outlined. Many of the ideas presented can be adapted to other levels. (MP)

A general discussion of teaching the gifted is presented, a short description of work done with the mathematically gifted junior high students at Johns Hopkins University is given, and specific suggestions for teaching the gifted are outlined. (MK)

Students (n=570, aged 12-16) who attended university-sponsored science and mathematics summer classes reported on their subsequent status at their regular schools pertaining to credit and placement issues. Advanced placement was given more often than credit, although in most cases both were awarded, particularly for high school level coursework.…

Examines the options of academic acceleration and enrichment for maintaining high levels of challenge, interest, and achievement in children who are extremely gifted in mathematics. Recommends acceleration combined with enrichment as the best option. (34 references) (MKR)

Carnegie Mellon University's two-week summer enrichment program for mathematically gifted students in grades three through six is described, with attention to eligibility and student identification, a problem-solving emphasis, a typical day, staffing, instructional materials, and questioning techniques. The two enrichment courses involved…

This literature review on programs for mathematically gifted elementary students concludes that effective programs include providing an accelerated curriculum and grouping mathematically gifted students together. The long-term effectiveness of technology-based instruction needs further research as do the topics of curriculum enrichment and other…

This article discusses the effects of political and economic changes upon the internationally recognized Russian schools for mathematically and scientifically talented students. Threats to such schools include emigration, budget cutbacks to the schools, and people's growing disillusionment with science as a vehicle for economic and social…