Sixth grade Ss scoring in the top third on the Verbal subtest of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking had significantly higher Imaginational Overexcitability scores than Ss scoring in the lower third, whereas Ss scoring in the top third on the Figural subtest had significantly higher Psychomotor Overexcitability scores. (Author/CL)

A cooperative program for gifted fourth, fifth, and sixth graders began as a result of budget cuts. The program has experimented with scheduling patterns, course offerings, and teacher selections. (Author/CL)

A study skill training procedure involving a modified study, question, read, recite, and review technique was functionally related to improved storytelling for three intermediate-grade learning disabled students. (CL)

Ninety-six gifted and nongifted fourth- and fifth-grade students were taught either Italian vocabulary or information about North American minerals via free study or mnemonic instruction. They were then asked to transfer their learning strategy to a novel content area. Results indicated that both gifted and nongifted students can benefit from…

The present study evaluated proximal changes in fourth and fifth graders' knowledge and attitudes of physical and sexual abuse following brief skits and focal discussion in the classroom. Relative to controls, children who received the program showed an overall increase in knowledge of correct actions to take in the event of potential or actual…

A program for gifted students at the intermediate level is described that allows students to "mainstream" while participating in accelerated experiences. (MD)

Culturally deprived (N=70) and middle-class (N=64) Israeli sixth graders were tested for creative responses to visual, aural, and verbal stimuli. Nondeprived Ss performed better on 16 out of 27 measures. The gap was not equally wide in all subtests, and verbal expression was an inhibiting factor. (CL)

The history of a neighborhood vacant lot was undertaken by gifted fifth graders. Investigative skills developed included collecting raw data, categorizing data, and reaching conclusions based on the information. Procedures included observing, listing, looking, sketching, note taking, map making, and interviewing. Findings were published in a book…

Music programs can provide children with positive experiences with senior citizens. Described is a program in which fifth graders sang in a chorus with senior citizens at the latters' monthly luncheon meeting. (RM)

Bookbinding is a relatively simple crafts project that requires few tools and supplies. Specific directions are provided. (RM)

Evaluated the relationship between Freedom From Distractibility subtests (Kaufman, 1975) and a variety of cognitive and behavioral measures to assess processes underlying performance for 96 fifth graders. Findings suggested that differing and fairly complex cognitive processes rather than the single behavioral dimension of distractibility underlie…

Learning disabled students were taught to use the LOGO computer graphics language in an integrated fourth- and fifth-grade setting. Instructional strategies (such as providing many reviews) along with the intrinsically motivating nature of LOGO were thought to be responsible for the success. (CL)

The study involving 103 fifth graders supported previous findings linking classroom climate with students' creative functioning and indicated that both the Productive Thinking Program (PTP) and activities based on the Creative Problem Solving program were successful in enhancing students' creative problem solving. Teachers preferred the more…

A teacher of gifted sixth graders describes how results of the Learning Styles Inventory and contract activity packages (self-contained units of study) led to class-designed rearrangement of the classroom and to rethinking individual learning environments. (CL)

Identifies the activities recognized as drama in the curriculum and suggests that each offers a distinctive educational experience and has a particular educational justification. (Author/RB)