Alternative identification and instructional procedures are discussed. Instructors are warned against assuming an equivalence between the quantity of mathematical work a child demonstrates and the quality of that child's thinking. A need to integrate qualitative information is seen. Two types of activities for gifted pupils are detailed. (MP)

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)

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)

Discusses ways of recognizing gifted and talented students and describes an instructional model for use by teachers as they develop curriculum for gifted students. Social studies learning activities, derived from the model, involve students in radio journalism, problem solving, collecting and analyzing data, role playing, surveying community…

Suggestions are given for helping mathematically gifted, creative, and talented students by grouping, organizing for enrichment, and using mathematics to challenge. Specific activities are included. (MNS)

A project designed to stimulate analytical reasoning skills in elementary school students is described, with a sample of the developed exercises. The materials were found to generate and maintain an enthusiastic response from the group of gifted eight-year-olds with which they were used. (MP)

The role of parents in nurturing their bright or creative child is described; and activities such as reading aloud together, encouraging the child's special interest, and participating in community group efforts are suggested. (CL)

A collection of learning activities viewed as challenging and suitable for junior high students in grades 7 and 8 are presented. The questions are designed to suggest other situations and encourage mathematically gifted pupils to develop, practice, and refine analytical thinking skills. (MP)

A teacher of gifted fifth and sixth grade students describes a unit on research ability in which students engage in a library scavenger hunt. (CL)

Film techniques are suggested for use with gifted students. Pre- and post-showing discussions are described, as well as projects involving students as film critics and directors. (CL)

Examples of fall activities to bring the natural world into the classroom are offered including conducting a simple chromatography experiment on leaves, correlating number of seeds with the lines on pumpkins, planting colored corn kernels, and designing and making scarecrows. (DB)

High school students in a college-level course in abstract algebra and number theory were given a mathematical research unit to work on cooperatively. The objectives, problem selection, classroom procedures, and teacher's role are described, followed by a detailed presentation of the work of students on one unit. (MNS)

It is suggested that gifted children need opportunities to interact with each other, opportunities for discovery learning, programs which will foster independence, and programs which will include activities in all three learning domains. The teacher's role is defined, and examples of activities suitable for gifted instruction are provided. (MP)

The booklet outlines a philosophy course for gifted high school students. The program is designed to provide both academic substance and higher level critical thinking skill development. Objectives of the program include: (1) becoming more sensitive to life's major alternative goals and the standard means recommended for attaining them; (2)…

A six-week unit in the study of poetry and the practice of poetics for gifted intermediate students is outlined with daily unit descriptions and information about the principles being applied. The unit results in a poetry anthology for publication. (CL)