This digest in a question and answer format, provides basic information on cluster grouping of gifted students. Questions address such concerns as: the meaning of cluster grouping, differences between cluster grouping and tracking, advantages of cluster grouping, learning needs of gifted students, the argument that gifted education is elitist, the argument that gifted students should be spread out in all classes to serve as tutors and role models, cluster grouping and the inclusion model, effects of clustering gifted students on non-gifted classmates, identification of gifted students, skills needed by cluster teachers, cluster grouping and enrichment programs, cluster grouping at middle and secondary levels, the role of Differentiated Educational Plans, and disadvantages of cluster grouping. The information brief concludes that cluster grouping is a way to ensure that gifted students receive a quality education at the same time as schools work to improve learning for all students. (DB)