Discusses (1) rationale for early identification and programing for gifted/talented children, (2) issues in developing a program for young children, (3) procedures for identifying the young gifted child, (4) guidelines for program evaluation, and (5) principles for program development. Two university programs, one for identifying gifted…

Investigated the relationship between depressive affect and self-actualization in gifted adolescents (N=248). Found that gifted students who were not self-actualizing types were more depressed; and guilt, low self-esteem, learned helplessness, and cognitive difficulty were important symptoms. Gifted adolescents tended to be more socially…

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)

Described is one school's approach to elementary science. The program is designed to meet the needs of the gifted and talented students as well as to develop the talents of all the children through an interest-centered approach to science. (CS)

One danger created by labeling is that a label can create its own reality. Labels are not merely descriptive, but connote superiority or inferiority and can be self-confirming. Giftedness is only a concept artificially defined by testing scores which may not be accurate. (JN)

The author presents a portrait of one gifted child, six-year-old Michael, and discusses procedures and tests for identifying pupils for an academically gifted program. (SJL)

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)

Describes a method by which gifted and able students can conduct research on a topic of interest to them in order to develop their reading and writing skills in a meaningful context. (FL)

Describes a program to heighten self-esteem, interest in school, and creativity of gifted/talented children. Identity, inquiry, and interaction are presented as primary motivations to learning. The curriculum includes group sessions to foster self-image development, a media center to stimulate inquiry and eliminate boredom, and activities to…

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)

This general overview presents definitions of giftedness, a discussion of stereotypes which affect the gifted, and an outline of the types of programs schools might develop and types of teachers they should select to meet the special needs of these youngsters. (SJL)

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)

Investigated the utility of the Quick Test in screening for gifted students; 57 identified gifted students were administered forms of the Ammons Quick Test. This screening instrument was unable to identify 60% of the sample tested as gifted. (Author)

The article describes C. Taylor's "multiple talent" approach for gifted children which states that schools have traditionally tapped only one type of talent, academic, and that many more children would have a chance to excel if schools increased emphasis on other areas. (PHR)

Describes a technique for teaching history to gifted students in which the student selects a current event and then researches the event's historical connections as far back as possible. (DB)