The article considers how accelerative and enrichment options complement each other to provide appropriate challenges for mathematically talented students. Eight principles of educating such youth are presented, based on experience of the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth at Johns Hopkins University. (DB)

This interview with Julian C. Stanley concerning the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth discusses research findings about gender differences in mathematical ability and competitiveness, gifted students' need for counseling about their personal lives and college choice, curriculum differentiation, and other issues. (JDD)

This article discusses one high school's program of competitive academic team sports, as well as the Indiana state system of local and regional competitions. Organization of teams, team goals, types of students involved, the role of the coach, and outside help from teachers in different fields are discussed. (PB)

Seminars, characterized by high level content, interaction, discussion, and individual study and research, are an effective instructional format for gifted and talented students. Examples of seven seminar programs at both elementary and high school levels are briefly described. Stressed is the importance of the proper physical and psychological…

This paper describes the 1992 Physics Olympiad Training Camp and the students who attended it. It focuses on student comments about their interest in physics, the challenges offered by the training camp, how camp participants are selected to attend the International Physics Olympiad, and the competition process. (JDD)

Provision of full-time programs for highly gifted students at both the elementary and secondary levels is supported, and guidelines are offered on criteria and procedures for student selection, curriculum and teaching methods, characteristics and training requirements for teachers, findings of research on special classes, and the need for…

The article describes the origin and development of Eagle School in Madison, Wisconsin, for academically gifted students. The program has an unconventional educational philosophy (e.g., using specialist teachers at the elementary level), uses the guidance counselor for proactive counseling, allows students to experience failure, and stresses…

The Special Program of Training was created in Brazil to offer high-level learning experiences to gifted college students. The program includes professors serving as mentors to selected undergraduate students, special lectures, visits to laboratories, and participation in conferences and research projects. (JDD)

A survey of 100 gifted high school students found that students felt "held back" by the pace and content of their science classes, wanted to be more challenged, were frustrated with the lecture-memorization teaching method, and wanted to be treated the same as nongifted students. Implications for science program administration, instruction, and…

This article identifies problems commonly attributed to acceleration for gifted students. Specific student concerns (such as friendships) and administrative concerns (such as difficulties in awarding course credits) are addressed. Five suggestions are made to help districts plan for providing accelerative options. (DB)

This article examines issues of student and program evaluation in determining the appropriateness of acceleration of gifted students. Intellective and nonintellective factors in identifying students for acceleration are discussed as are factors in monitoring student success. Specific program evaluation questions and design issues are also…

The William and Mary Summer Enrichment Program for Gifted Learners serves students in the Williamsburg, Virginia, area from preschool through grade 10, while the Governor's School for Science and Technology serves high school juniors and seniors. A sample course in library skills for at risk verbally talented children (ages five through seven) is…

The Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Agricultural Sciences is a summer enrichment residence program for outstanding high school sophomores and juniors, designed to acquaint youth with scientific and professional opportunities and challenge them to use their intellects. This article describes the application process, faculty and staff,…

The article describes application to mathematically gifted elementary age students of the diagnostic/prescriptive model developed by the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth. A five-step procedure of beyond-level standardized testing is followed by mentored instruction based on analysis of testing errors. (DB)

Provided are 20 ideas for learning activities in mathematics suitable for individual independent use by gifted elementary and middle school students. Typical ideas include making models of various triangles, scale drawings, exploring prime numbers, and drawing graphs. (DB)