The steps involved in creative problem solving (CPS) are described, and suggestions are made for incorporating CPS into instruction for gifted and talented students. (CL)

The article describes the theory of synectics, an idea producing process, and shows how upper elementary gifted students can be taught to use synectics in more effective problem solving. Steps in the synectics process are reviewed. (CL)

A developmental approach to problem solving is described as it relates to J. Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model for gifted education. (CL)

A teacher of gifted elementary students describes how her students used creative problem-solving principles to help her overcome a vocal problem caused by removal of a cyst. (CL)

A six-hour unit in creative problem solving was offered to a class of gifted high school journalism students. Sessions included a pretest and introduction to unit objectives, brainstorming, discussion of a personal problem, consideration of a newswriting problem, analysis of newswriting suggestions, and a posttest. (SW)

Creative problem solving (CPS) can be an effective tool in teaching gifted, creative, and talented students. One approach to CPS consists of five steps: fact finding, problem finding, idea finding, solution finding, and acceptance finding. Process techniques for each step are delineated. (CL)

Independent study for gifted and talented middle-level students progresses through five stages, from the affective sensing of a problem to be solved through assessing both product and process. J. Renzulli's Enrichment Triad model can serve as a framework for independent study, which must be carefully structured and guided. (CL)

The learning station process approach to curriculum enrichment in gifted education is considered. Key aspects of such an approach, including facilitator availability, spontaneity, flexibility, individualized and creative problem solving, and individual programing, are described. (CL)

The article describes an international conference comprised of 180 gifted schoolchildren who participated in groups of four at three grade-level divisions (4 to 6, 7 to 9, and 10 to 12). The program which sponsored the conference was created in 1975 and focuses on future problem solving. (PHR)

The Future Problem Solving Program, designed by E. Paul and Pansy Torrance, is now developing problem-solving skills of 100,000 gifted children in grades 4-12 throughout the United States. The program design, six-step approach to problem solving, scenario writing, and evaluation are briefly explained. (MC)

The Program for Academic and Creative Enrichment (PACE) is a pull-out program for gifted elementary students. It is implemented by resource teachers working on a three stage model to develop basic thinking, critical thinking and problem solving, independent study, and research skills. (CL)

An interdisciplinary unit on investigation guides gifted students up to age 14 through problem solving activities in language arts, mathematics, science, and social sciences. (CL)

The section includes four articles on the use of computers for gifted students. Topics covered include basic information for parents, care and operating routines, a curriculum guide for computer literacy, the computer's role in problem solving, and computer applications for mathematically gifted students. (CL)

The article proposes a model for developing leadership among gifted students. Four components of the model are identified and sample subskills described: cognition (exploration, research); problem solving (incubation, creative thinking); interpersonal communication (self realization, cooperation, conflict resolution); and decision making skills…

The article suggests ways parents and teachers can help gifted, talented, and creative children to learn about the future and plan careers. (DLS)