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Hornstra, Lisette; van Weerdenburg, Marjolijn; van den Brand, Maartje; Hoogeveen, Lianne; Bakx, Anouke – Roeper Review, 2022
In this two-part study, high-ability students' experiences of need support, need satisfaction, and motivation in regular and pull-out classes were compared. Quantitative results from Study 1 indicated that high-ability students (N = 203) reported more satisfaction of their needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness and more favorable…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Gifted Education, Student Needs, Special Classes
Sapon-Shevin, Mara – 1994
This book critically examines gifted education in America as a demonstration of meritocracy and elitism in education. It is contended that, by creating and funding gifted programs, schools engage in a form of "educational triage", providing high quality education to an elite minority. The book addresses questions concerning the…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Robeck, Mildred C. – 1968
A project to develop instructional and evaluative procedures for special classes of intellectually gifted students in grades four, five, and six was developed as part of California Project Talent. Two demonstration programs were observed over a 3-year period; the two classes were all-day, full-week programs for children with an IQ of 130 or over.…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Administration, Admission Criteria, Curriculum Development