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Mónica Mora; Rafael Ramírez; Angel Gutiérrez; Adela Jaime – ZDM: Mathematics Education, 2024
Identifying mathematically gifted students is an important objective in mathematics education. To describe skills typical of these students, researchers pose problems in several mathematical domains whose solutions require using different mathematical capacities, such as visualization, generalization, proof, creativity, etc. This paper presents an…
Descriptors: Generalization, Problem Solving, Gifted, Mathematics Education
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Persson, Roland S. – International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity, 2013
Who, rather than what, decides what giftedness is? The academic world traditionally focuses on theoretical descriptors whereas society as a whole is more interested in practical function. This partly divided focus is becoming increasingly critical and problematic as economies are becoming global and the political objective is to create a knowledge…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Definitions, Talent Identification, Talent
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Maker, C. J. – Gifted Education International, 2016
In this article, the author describes a different theory of multiple abilities, the Prism Model, developed with Usanee Anuruthwong from Thailand, and further evolved with Belle Wallace from the UK and Leonie Kronborg from Australia. Using this model, insights gained will be shared that have been gained from working with children and adults from…
Descriptors: Ability, Religious Factors, Problem Solving, American Indians
Gubbins, E. Jean; Siegle, Del, Ed. – National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented Newsletter, 2000
These two newsletters from the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) contain the following articles: (1) "NRC/GT: Professional Development--Not an Event" (E. Jean Gubbins), discusses NRC/GT research-based principles related to professional development and the importance of ongoing professional development; (2)…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Attention Deficit Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
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Maker, C. June; And Others – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1996
This study compared two teachers' levels of implementation of the DISCOVER approach to gifted education and the resulting effects on number of students identified as gifted and on problem-solving behaviors. Significant relationships were found between level of implementation and positive changes in mathematics problem solving and numbers of…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Gifted
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Sternberg, Robert J.; Grigorenko, Elena L. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2002
This article begins by presenting the theory of successful intelligences and data in support of it, then shows how to implement the model in schools and presents data in support of its success in school implementation, and finally relates the theory of successful intelligence to other models of gifted education. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Creative Thinking, Educational Strategies, Educational Theories
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Jatko, Beverly Porter – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1995
An action research approach was used to evaluate a nontraditional gifted identification technique for disadvantaged students. Fourth-grade students selected by a whole classroom "tryout" technique participated in the Future Problem Solving component of the talented and gifted curriculum with students selected by traditional means. Analysis showed…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Action Research, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged
Wallace, Belle; Radloff, Jenny – Gifted Education International, 1992
This examination of gifted education in South Africa discusses such problems as the use of group psychometric tests, inequalities of schooling due to discrimination, and rote-learning environments. The subject of history is presented as a vehicle for development of inquiry and problem-solving skills. (JDD)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Developing Nations, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
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Reid, Carol; Udall, Ann; Romanoff, Brenda; Algozzine, Bob – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1999
Findings are presented of a gifted identification assessment at the second-grade level (n=600) founded on the principles of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory. Positive relations were evident among scores for different types of intelligences and the traditional measure. The Problem Solving Assessment procedure resulted in a more diverse…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Gifted
Perkins, D. N.; Simmons, Rebecca – 1988
This paper examines the cognitive structures and processes that mediate mathematical and scientific ability. Ability is divided into achieved abilities and precursor abilities. Identified concepts in the area of achieved ability include expertise, understanding, and problem-solving. Other abilities can be seen as precursors to such achieved…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Ability, Academically Gifted, Cognitive Ability
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Clasen, Donna Rae; And Others – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1994
This study investigated several nontraditional identification methodologies for their efficacy in identifying both minority and nonminority gifted students. Sixth graders (n=433) were given drawing and problem-solving tasks. Peer and teacher nominations were also used. The assessments identified a proportionate number of minority and nonminority…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Culture Fair Tests, Disadvantaged Youth, Freehand Drawing
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Kirschenbaum, Robert J. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1998
Highlights dynamic assessment, an approach to assessing cognitive ability in which students are instructed on how to perform on certain tasks and measured on their progress in learning to solve similar problems. It describes how dynamic assessment can be used for identifying disadvantaged students for specialized enrichment programs. (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Tests, Disadvantaged Youth
Fisher, Maurice D., Ed. – Gifted Education Press Quarterly, 1995
This document consists of the four issues of the newsletter "Gifted Education Press Quarterly" published during 1995. This newsletter addresses issues in the education of gifted children and youth. The major articles are: (1) "Using Today's Technology: Parents Can Help Challenge Gifted Children" (Adrienne O'Neill); (2)…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Black Students, Creative Thinking
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Reid, Carol; Romanoff, Brenda – Educational Leadership, 1997
In the Charlotte-Mecklenburg (North Carolina) Public Schools, thousands of gifted children are tackling challenging, real-world problems correlated with curricular expectations. This gifted program fuses three philosophies: multiple-intelligences theory, problem-centered learning, and a thoughtful atmosphere to foster critical and creative…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Classroom Environment, Creative Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education
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Schack, Gina D. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1993
Middle school students (n=267) were designated as gifted, honors, or average; divided into problem-solving treatment or comparison groups; and assessed on creative problem-solving ability and potential giftedness. Treatment students showed significant gains in problem-solving ability compared with comparison groups, with no significant differences…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Creativity
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