This article discusses the identification of the characteristics of the gifted math student, how school districts comply with the child’s needs, and how teachers can learn the importance of differentiation of instruction. ...
This article by Camilla Benbow and Lola Minor states in its abstract: "Performance on tests of specific abilities commonly associated with intelligence was contrasted between 13-year-olds identified as extremely precocious (top 1 in 10,000) in either verbal or mathematical reasoning ability. Such students differ cognitively. Verbally precocious students scored higher on verbal and general knowledge types of tests, and mathematically precocious students scored higher on tests of nonverbal reasoning, spatial ability, and memory. Results from the ...
This article deals with the identification of mathematically talented children. It also addresses different instructional approaches, with a complete breakdown of educational strategies. ...
This article is a study that takes a look at new lines of thought that imply that fine motor skills can be of significance in the identification of gifted persons as well as gifted underachievers. The discussion offers several recommendations for the selection of IQ tests best suited for the identification of gifted students in general and gifted underachievers. ...
This article is a book chapter by Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik, Micheal Sayler and Susan Assouline. It reveals information discovered when testing students in both conceptual and computational mathematics. Students scored higher on the conceptual tests. The chapter suggests that students are bored with the rote computational mathematics that are taught in the traditional classroom and so they speed through them and make mistakes. It states that talented children are ready for a higher level of computational math and a much higher level of conceptual m ...
This research article discusses the abilities and behaviors of mathematically gifted children. The authors' findings can help reveal how parents can identify young children who are advanced in mathematical reasoning. ...
This article offers advice on instructional and curricular modifications for a gifted child. It also explains the responsibility of schools and teachers in developing giftedness in mathematics. ...
This article is about differentiation. Due to the broad range of academic needs among students, teachers find themselves in a dilemma. The Burris Laboratory School outlines how teachers can reach all the students in their classrooms when they are academically diverse, have special needs, are ESL learners or have some combination of any or all of these factors. ...
This article provides a teacher's experiences with gifted students in mathematics, and how distance learning can be a viable option. She describes new techniques and methods for teaching the gifted by pointing out resources and tips. ...
This table provides comparison of some of the most popular online math programs used by Young Scholars. ...
This study is a research grant project designed to create an enriched and accelerated curriculum for mathematically talented elementary students. ...
This article explores things to consider for the mathematics curriculum for students who are talented in math. Subject acceleration is explored and SMPY is discussed. Authored by Julian Stanley, Ann Lupkowski and Susan Assouline. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Richard Rusczyk. He discusses his experiences in sharing mathematics with students and helping develop their interests in the subject. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Ann Lupkowski Shoplik, Ph.D, the director of the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Talented Elementary Students. A number of topics were discussed in this seminar, including program options and opportunities for math-talented students. ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - This article offers a book review of the first edition of Developing Mathematical Talent. It describes the main topics in each of the book chapters. The reviewer highly recommends this book as a resource for both parents and educators, and points out that although the book focuses on one academic area, the information is applicable to working with students in various academic domains. ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - This teaching unit, which covers aspects from the language arts, math, science and social studies disciplines, is an excellent resource for teachers interested in a constructivist interdisciplinary approach. There is a clear focus on active learning, that children should be taught to learn in a deeper context. Units of Instruction for Gifted Learners is designed for students in grades 2-8. ...
In this discussion, Dr. Julian Stanley covers supplemental, accelerative, and enriching academic facilitation for boys and girls who reason mathematically or verbally exceptionally well. ...
This article by Camilla Benbow and Julian Stanley covers eight years of studying mathematically precocious youth participating in talent search programs. It reports: 1) How the mathematically precocious students were identified; 2) How they progressed in the area of creative achievement; 3) How they progressed in their educational development with regard to fast-paced classes, gender, and early college; and 4) How instructional programs for these students must be flexible and continually adapted to the abilities of the students. ...
This article examines five environmental factors for relation to productivity in regard to educational achievement and aspirations. Subjects were mathematically precocious students. The study found that outside influences do have an effect on these students. Authored by Camilla Benbow, Olya Arjmand and Herbert Walberg. ...
In this article, Scott Chamberlin describes how maintaining the status quo of educating academically advanced mathematics students is not likely to adequately challenge the most promising of them.
Moreover, a case has been outlined for taking a close look at teaching and learning practices in elementary classrooms. To fully optimize learning situations for such students, high-level mathematical problems must be employed. ...
This article explains how to apply a mentor model in math. The model is explained in step by step detail and outcomes are explored as well as examples provided. Authored by Ann Lupkowski, Susan Assouline and Julian Stanley. ...