Provides a guide for evaluating the appropriateness of material for use with gifted students by summarizing research findings into a profile of the gifted reader. (AEA)

Describes observations of a high school classroom and subsequent interviews with poor readers in the class to uncover their coping strategies. Argues that teachers who focus on effective instruction from only their own perspectives fail to appreciate the needs of unsuccessful readers. Concludes with recommendations for improving teacher…

Discusses the application of meta analysis to six areas of science education research and notes the absence in all of the research of any substantial reference to the act of reading. (AEA)