Gifted programs should be evaluated in terms of a child's specific needs. The following should also be considered: (1) statement of philosophy, purpose and goals; (2) management plan; (3) materials and activities; (4) curriculum individualization; (5) system of monitoring goal achievement; (6) opportunities for parent involvement; (7) program…

The article examines intellectual, educational, social, and personality factors affecting the achievement of the gifted female during the very early years. Influences of differential achievement from parental and teacher behaviors, the media, toys and play are discussed and strategies for nurturing behaviors and attitudes more conducive to adult…

The Interdisciplinary Concept Model is a four-step plan for developing interdisciplinary curriculum units for gifted students. The model's steps are selecting a topic, brainstorming associations, formulating guiding questions for inquiry, and designing and implementing activities. (Author/CB)

A profile, developed to evaluate the implementation of an innovative curriculum enrichment program in Wellington County, Ontario assessed four basic dimensions: philosophy, teaching methods, resources, and student objectives. Positive consequences of the profile's use included increased staff involvement guidelines for program development and a…

Mathematically gifted middle school students need both curriculum enrichment and acceleration. Suggested teaching strategies include using a combination of methods to accommodate individual differences, encouraging Math Club activities, evaluation of students' formal reasoning abilities, and scheduling math classes that group students at similar…

The Multidimensional-Multiattributional Causality Scale and the Mathematics Attribution Scale were administered to 107 gifted high school students. Both scales' assessments of the attribution of school success and failure to effort and ability were significantly correlated. Limited support for their convergent validity was indicated. (Author/GDC)

Full Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised evaluations have become a drain on school resources. A screening formula for gifted students, utilizing three WISC-R subtests, was evaluated using traditional epidemiological techniques. The screen correctly detected the majority of gifted students and could have major implications in terms of…

Presents the results of a national survey conducted in 1983 that investigated teachers', administrators', and parents' preferred strategies for educating gifted secondary school students; reviews related program evaluation data, particularly as regards accelerated courses and independent study programs. (MCG)

Offers background on the special education services, information, and guidance provided to Catholic educators in the Springfield, Illinois, diocese. Explains the program's first steps in helping teachers to deal with the identification and needs of slow learners, learning disabled, and gifted children. (DMM)

The Mikulecky Behavioral Reading Attitude Measure (MBRAM) was designed to measure secondary and postsecondary respondents' attitudes toward reading based on Krathwohl's affective development model. This study investigated the factorial validity of the MBRAM using the responses of 411 gifted junior high school students. (Author/BS)

Presents a four-year follow-up study comparing the performance of intellectually superior children (N=25) admitted early to school and the performance of normal children (N=40) admitted at the regular time. Achievement scores, self-emotional adjustment, and school success (promotion/retention) are discussed. Results revealed nonsignificant…

Describes a unique program that meets a school's need to provide educational opportunities for gifted students and, at the same time, integrates nursing home residents into community life. (JOW)

Six articles discuss the role of computers in family life and gifted education. Papers address the importance of computer technology approaches for developing and implementing computer programs, applications for independent thinking and problem-solving skills with gifted children, word processing with gifted primary students, and use of color…

An enrichment program emphasizing activities with calculators and computers for mathematically advanced children is discussed. How the program was implemented in grades three - six and in grades one - two is described in some detail. A schedule of activities and a list of resources is also given. (MNS)

Investigated the effect of three formats of a rating scale on 11 teachers' effectiveness in identifying gifted students. Results suggested a behavior rating scale resulted in the greatest number of children being correctly identified. Nomination forms should be made sensitive to the specific population being screened. (JAC)