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Peer reviewedWorrell, Frank C.; Szarko, Julia E.; Gabelko, Nina H. – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 2001
This nine-year database study examined factors related to the return rate of 316 nontraditional gifted students who participated in a summer program for academically talented youth. Grade point average, achievement test scores, final grade in the first summer of attendance, and socioeconomic status were not significant predictors of returnee…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attendance Patterns, Gifted, Minority Group Children
Peer reviewedOlszewski-Kubilius, Paula – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 2001
This interview with Joyce VanTassel-Baska discusses the growth of talent search programs to identify highly gifted students via the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the role of computer technology in what can be offered to gifted students. Also identified are key characteristics of gifted elementary, middle, and secondary school programs. (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedSchenkel, Lisa A. – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 2002
A study explored perceptions of 43 students on benefits gained from participating in the Science Fair Summer Camp program in Fort Pierce, Florida. Benefits included the availability of equipment/technology, opportunities to interact with teachers and scientists, opportunities for research design, and opportunities actually to engage in the process…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Career Exploration, Day Camp Programs, Enrichment Activities
Peer reviewedHaroutounian, Joanne – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 2000
This article presents an overview of the intermediate to advanced phases of musical talent development which usually coincide with secondary school. The role of the parent, private teacher, and practice are discussed, as well as the dilemmas facing the musical teenager and recommendations for talent development in secondary schools. (Contains…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adolescents, Developmental Stages, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedWolf, Joan S.; McCormick, Megan E. – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 1995
A survey of 124 academically gifted secondary students who participated in the 1992-93 Utah Talent Search program focused on student experiences, attitudes toward teachers, self-perceptions, and career plans. Students reported a wide range of program options in elementary school but only honors and/or advanced placement classes at the secondary…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Career Choice, High School Students
Peer reviewedFeldhusen, John F.; Dai, David Yun – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 1997
A questionnaire administered to 305 gifted students, ages 9-17, enrolled in a summer program, examined perceptions and attitudes related to the gifted label and available educational opportunities. Analysis of responses yielded four factors: (1) acceptance of the gifted label; (2) perception of ability as incremental; (3) preference for…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Ability Identification, Academic Aspiration, Academically Gifted
