Aspects covered include definitions, identification, and appropriate educational programing. Several programing strategies are briefly described, and attention is given to the problem of creating an effective learning environment for the disadvantaged gifted child. (DLS)

Two hundred gifted and talented secondary students received an intensive exposure to a diverse array of learning and thinking experiences (indirect training) while 68 graduate students received intensive training in creative problem solving with emphasis on right cerebral hemisphere functions (direct training). (CL)

This study evaluated an exemplary project in differentiated career education for gifted students. The three-phase program utilized laboratory exploration, observation of mentors, and working internship experiences. Evaluations of each phase were conducted with students, teachers, parents, and mentors. The evaluation design and results on each…

The article examines which structure-of-intellect abilities are involved in readiness for arithmetic learning and how they relate to J. Piaget's constructs and analyzes six standardized arithmetic achievement tests. (PHR)

The article presents six classroom activities designed to foster the cognitive and affective growth of gifted, creative, and talented primary grade students. (DLS)

Discusses the goals and functions of the U.S. Office of the Gifted and Talented. Describes an example project, the Dillon Outdoor Education Project for secondary students. (MA)

Describes a resource center where teachers of the gifted can explore new teaching methods, create materials and curricula, assist other teachers in developing classroom techniques, and create a unique learning opportunity for teachers of gifted children. (MA)

Describes the development and content of an interdisciplinary unit for gifted students on hurricanes. Includes activities, games, and resources. (MA)

The value of the Structure of Intellect Learning Abilities Test for identifying gifted children and predicting teacher perception of them was investigated with 138 intermediate grade students. (DLS)

Gifted students are not receiving the kind of education they need and deserve. In overlooking the needs of such students, our schools are allowing a great natural resource to go to waste. (Editor/RK)

Summarizes results from a follow-up study of the Terman study of gifted individuals, begun 50 years ago. Test individuals, now in their 60's, with an average IQ of 152, and including some of the country's leading scientists, educators and businessmen, cited family life as greatest source of satisfaction in life. (CS)

To help define teacher training needs in home economics, 260 Minnesota secondary education teachers responded to a questionnaire designed to determine how they were coping with adapting instruction to special needs students. Results are in terms of enrollment figures, meeting instructional needs, space and equipment, preparation of teachers, and…

Presents a lesson plan for teaching abstract science concepts to gifted middle school students. The lesson integrates a physical education component into science instruction to reinforce the abstract notion that electrons emit energy in the form of visible light. (CR)

Describes the Eureka cross-cultural model that is designed to assist in identification of hidden potential in the visual arts and sciences through the process of enrichment among elementary children from different socioeconomic or cultural backgrounds in Israel. Positive findings from a longitudinal study of the program are discussed. (CR)