Reviews the current state-of-the-art of research on the gifted. (MLF)

Julian Stanley, director of Johns Hopkins University's Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth, heads a national search for those who may become tomorrow's leading scientists. In this interview Stanley tells how students can qualify for the program and offers advice on educating the gifted. (Author/MLF)

Summarizes some of the major contrasts between talent development and elementary secondary schooling revealed from studying the learning and developmental processes of talented pianists, swimmers, and mathematicians. Interviews were conducted with approximately 25 individuals in each field, their parents, and some of their outstanding teachers.…

Gifted students come from all socioeconomic backgrounds. A broader definition of giftedness and improved assessment methods will help remove barriers that keep poor and minority students out of programs for the gifted. (TE)

The research on identifying and educating gifted youth supports the use of multiple identification measures, accelerated instruction, and ability grouping. (Author/TE)

To serve all gifted students, we must broaden identification methods, develop more and varied types of programs, and provide comprehensive teacher training. (Author/TE)