The article describes a series of mathematics master classes held in London for 12- to 14-year-old students with exceptionally high mathematical ability. The emphasis of the classes was on problem-solving. A synopsis of the activities is included. (DB)

The academic needs of gifted students are qualitatively different from those of regular students. This document describes a course that is differentiated for gifted students in the areas of content, process, learning environment, and product. Emphasis is placed on higher order thinking skills through independent study dealing with real world…

Applications problems collected from industries, businesses, engineers, and government agencies are described. (MNS)

Discusses the importance of the use of rich problems to challenge gifted students. Highlights the characteristics of challenging problems and projects, and presents examples of these kinds of questions. (ASK)

A series of problems is presented that (1) focus on certain kinds of numbers or (2) emphasize a specific concept of number theory. Several are appropriate for extensive investigation with a computer. (MNS)

This book is a guide to the development of mathematical talent in students in grades K through 8. The first chapter is on developing mathematical promise and considers characteristics of students who are mathematically promising, the goals of mathematics instruction, how to find and/or create good problems, models for increasing the numbers and…

Seven applications problems are presented for gifted students to solve by writing microcomputer programs. (MNS)

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)

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)

The author shares 12 problems he has found effective in stimulating the imagination of students. (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)

"Pure" geometry is promoted as instructional material suitable for enriching the education of the mathematically gifted student. Examples of mathematical and logical concepts that can be highlighted with geometric presentations are given. (MP)

General characteristics of gifted students are listed. Seven attributes that characterize the gifted pupil in mathematics are reviewed in detail. (MP)

Annual mathematics talent searches for 12-year-old students were conducted in Hamburg, West Germany. One-hundred-fifty students took part in a long-term Saturday enrichment program to train them in problem finding and problem solving. The philosophy of this program is explained and illustrated with preliminary data. (MNS)

Five problems are given which are designed to challenge gifted students while giving them opportunities to use algebraic concepts. Solutions are provided. (MNS)