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Rolland, Al; Schuster, Nancy – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
The Mathematics Talent Development Project offers accelerated mathematics to students aged 10-14, on Saturdays at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Four years of high-school mathematics are covered in two years, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. Described are student selection, importance of homework, and teacher…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Admission Criteria, Advanced Courses, College Programs
Enersen, Donna – Gifted Education International, 1996
Reports the retrospective thoughts of 161 former participants of Saturday and summer gifted programs at Purdue University (Indiana). The programs offer enrichment and accelerated classes in all areas of the curriculum for children from age 2 through middle school. The programs' role in shaping career choices is discussed. (CR)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Career Choice, College Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Kapp, Chris A. – 1984
Drawing upon successful practices by American and Canadian universities in providing educational opportunities for gifted children, this paper evaluates the feasibility of adopting similar programs in the Republic of South Africa. A rationale is presented for the role of the university in providing educational programs for gifted and talented…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), College Programs, College Role, College School Cooperation
