Much is written at the elementary school level concerning bullying and the socioemotional needs of gifted and talented (GT) students; however, in the last 10 years, little qualitative research exists concerning the early adolescent GT age group. In the social environment of classroom life, early and current research indicates that many of these…

This study examines the current problems affecting Taiwan's gifted education through a large-scale gifted program evaluation. Fifty-one gifted classes at 15 elementary schools and 62 gifted classes at 18 junior high schools were evaluated. The primary activities included in this biennial evaluation were document review, observation of…

Seven gifted seventh graders designated as high creative experienced and responded to their environment with a greater intensity than seven Ss designated as low creative, as indicated by a comparison of the marked difference between imaginational, emotional, and intellectual overexcitabilities. (CL)

Since its inception in 1971, the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth has expanded from a local program serving 19 mostly seventh graders to a national program with an enrollment of 1,600. This article discusses trends experienced during the 13-year period and their implications for the program's future. (Author/CL)

Reading attitude instruments were administered to 124 sixth-, seventh- , and eighth-grade students (gifted, average, or below average). Students were then classified with positive or negative reading attitudes and their responses analyzed. Classroom activities were suggested selecting reading materials, designing prereading activities, providing…

The paper supports the talent search concept of using the Scholastic Aptitude Test to find highly able junior high age populations. Three underlying principles--off-level testing, specific aptitude rather than global testing, and specific matches between tested aptitudes and curriculum focus--are discussed. (CL)

A summer program in Calhoun County, Texas drew on community volunteers and resources to provide inexpensive enrichment classes for gifted students (grades 6-9) based on identified student interests. (BL)

An integrative curriculum provided gifted junior high students with subject matter studies via mini courses and long term projects designed to promote motivation and stimulate thought. Changes in classroom environment included replacement of desks by tables and chairs. The integrative model allowed for student freedom and preference in learning…

Two studies, with gifted elementary and junior-high gifted students, examined Ss' learning characteristics through analysis of scores on the Learning Style Inventory. (CL)

Two studies concerned with the effects of maps on academically gifted junior high school students indicated that prior presentation of a spatially organizing picture increased learning of prose material. (CL)

Five articles examine various school programs for gifted elementary and junior high school students. (DB)

This study attempted to identify simple activities appropriate for use in regular classes and capable of identifying children with creative talent. Australian grade seven students, previously identified as having high or low creative ability, performed significantly differently on five such activities. (Author/DB)

Results indicate that growing perceptions of competence among teachers have an influence on their attitudinal changes in a positive direction as well as increasing their interest in improving gifted education, yet enthusiasm and interest in teaching gifted pupils might be inversely influenced by growing perceptions of competence. (Author/CL)

An ethnographic study analyzed videotapes using simulated recall procedure and comparative analysis of a student opinionnaire to determine effective characteristics of teachers of gifted junior high schools students. Desirable traits noted were humor, enthusiasm, creativity, care and respect for students, and high expectations. (MSE)

A summer enrichment program at the University of Redlands (California) for elementary and junior high gifted students focused on leadership skills, specifically creativity problem solving in groups. Data analysis and measurement posed a problem. (CL)