The hypothesis that four measures selected to represent the field dependence-independence construct would be positively intercorrelated was supported by the presence of statistically significant positive correlation coefficients in the total sample as well as in the subgroups differentiated by ethnicity, intelligence level, and sex. (Author/PN)

Evaluated a short form of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (California Abbreviated WISC for the Intellectually Gifted) for screening gifted referrals. Results indicated the short form could be effective in predicting full-scale intelligence quotient even when the prediction was based on data from the original WISC. (Author/JAC)

To expand the curriculum within limits of traditional educational environment, one-day field trip is arranged for gifted students to work with a professional (or sponsor) in the student's area of career interest. (SK)

Establishing a district's gifted education program involves (1) building support among other administrators, (2) involving teachers, (3) planning the program through a school-community committee, (4) developing a budget, (5) having principals coordinate the program, (6) maintaining parent support, and (7) not favoring the gifted program over other…

A review of international developments in gifted education describes programs and trends in the U.S., Canada, Eastern and Western Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Included are descriptions of extracurricula centers in South Africa and increased use of independent study and mentors in the U.S. (CL)

Examples of the use of hieroglyphics (glyphs) in science and medicine are presented. Suggests having academically talented science students use glyphs to make their own pictorial representations of their own data. (JN)

Compared the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised (PPVT-R) for 31 gifted children. The sample mean for the PPVT-R was significantly lower than for the PPVT. Additionally, the PPVT and PPVT-R correlated to a significant degree, yielding a standard score correlation coefficient of .83. (Author)

Two programs are described: the first, the Future Problem Solving Program, is an interdisciplinary approach to studying and solving future problems. The second, Quality Circles, originally a management technique, has been implemented in schools to improve motivation, attendance, learning, and quality of life. (Author/LC)

The Super Saturday program at Purdue University offers gifted elementary and junior high school students a special program of studio arts classes. (SB)

The personalities of gifted and behavior problem children were assessed on two occasions using computer assisted and traditional assessment methods. The computer procedure took less time. Perceptions of computers by those who received computerized tests increased. Measures of state anxiety were uniform with all groups, showing significant…

Analyzes Henderson County Junior College's (TX) approach to concurrent high school/college enrollment, which involves providing college-level courses on high school campuses for seniors in the top third of their class. Emphasizes that program success depends on publicity, planning, and careful faculty selection. Reviews program outcomes. (CAM)

A system designed to provide workable mathematics enrichment to gifted students in a standard mathematics classroom is presented. Mathematical contracts are the main feature of this successfully used program. (MP)

Describes a science program designed for gifted seventh and eighth grade students. Includes curriculum guidelines; implementation, development, and evaluation of the program. (MA)

The article, directed primarily at creative writing teachers of gifted students grades 3 through 12, explores the use of the personal journal as a means for capturing creative visual images and describing those images through the written word. (Author/DLS)

The authors contend that, if educational programs are to be maximally effective, it is important to recognize the different needs gifted children have based on their cultural/racial backgrounds. (SBH)