The Real Problems with Academic Acceleration.

Southern, W. Thomas; Jones, Eric D.

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ERIC Number: EJ445886

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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The Real Problems with Academic Acceleration.

Southern, W. Thomas; Jones, Eric D.

Gifted Child Today (GCT), v15 n2 p34-38 Mar-Apr 1992

This article identifies problems commonly attributed to acceleration for gifted students. Specific student concerns (such as friendships) and administrative concerns (such as difficulties in awarding course credits) are addressed. Five suggestions are made to help districts plan for providing accelerative options. (DB)

Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Administrative Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Development, Student Attitudes, Student Development, Student Placement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Acceleration.