Failing the Needs of the Gifted: The Argument for Academic Acceleration of Extremely Gifted Mathematics Students.

Ream, Sieglinde Kopp; Zollman, Alan

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Publication Date: 1994

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Failing the Needs of the Gifted: The Argument for Academic Acceleration of Extremely Gifted Mathematics Students.

Ream, Sieglinde Kopp; Zollman, Alan

Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, v16 n4 p31-42 Fall 1994

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)

Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Advanced Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Student Interests

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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