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Peer reviewedUsiskin, Zalman – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 2000
Discussion of the development of mathematical talent in students identifies seven distinct levels of talent and suggests that Srinivasa Ramanujan, the Indian mathematician considered to be self-taught, actually received good schooling and studied a comprehensive advanced mathematical text. This suggests that good instruction is as necessary for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Quality, Gifted, Mathematical Aptitude
