Investigated perceptions of university counselors relative to social, cultural, and psychological barriers to achievement among gifted black and gifted white students. Results indicated counselors disagreed with or were undecided about gifted learners' special dilemmas. Most counselors believed that gifted students experience social, cultural, and…

Discusses a program in New Zealand to assist high school students who have an aptitude for mathematics. Uses the philosophy of extension and enrichment rather than acceleration and has a teaching emphasis of problem solving and the methodology of the research mathematician. (MKR)

A survey of 227 academically talented elementary students and 236 not so identified found that gifted students often begin with positive attitudes toward school but fail to maintain these attitudes because of the lack of appropriate challenge. There was no difference between the groups in level of boredom. (Author/JDD)

An enrichment program developed for sixth-grade gifted students combined creative problem solving with future studies in a way that would simulate real life crisis problem solving. The program involved forecasting problems of the future requiring evacuation of Earth, assuming roles on a spaceship, and simulating crises as the spaceship traveled to…

This article proposes an experimental, output-oriented noncategorical alternative to traditional approaches to identification of students for special education. The "20/20 Analysis" identifies students showing the least (below twentieth percentile) and most (above eightieth percentile) progress toward educational objectives. Application in two…

At an archaeology camp program for gifted youngsters, students ages 11-16 built a mound with 5 archaeological levels, for future exploration. The "fake" mound ensured that student interest would be maintained, that students would learn about special problems and situations, and that irreplaceable bits of prehistory would not risk being damaged.…

A workshop on interactive video was designed for fourth and fifth grade students, with the goals of familiarizing students with laser disc technology, developing a cadre of trained students to train other students and staff, and challenging able learners to utilize higher level thinking skills while conducting a research project. (JDD)

Interviews with 4 gifted learning-disabled boys, (aged 9 to 12), their parents, and their teachers identified themes in their social/emotional development including interpersonal relationships, self-concept, and learning characteristics. Unique characteristics included a powerful fear of failure, inconsistent social skills, and a fluctuating self…

This case study presents the legislative process as experienced by an Ontario, Canada, family in their attempts to secure relevant educational opportunities for their highly gifted young son. The appeal process and results of a provincial tribunal are documented, and personal insights of participants are reported. (Author/JDD)

This paper summarizes and critiques the empirical research of the 1970s and 1980s on identification processes and descriptions of mathematically gifted students, both precocious students who score well on tests and overlooked students with unique ways of doing mathematics. The paper describes students' family backgrounds, behaviors, cognitive…

Presents an insider's view of the judging process at science fairs from a former student participant who has performed as a judge at many science fairs. Discusses who the judges are, on what judges tend to focus, parental involvement, gifted students and outside help, the interview process, and the formal rules of judging. (JJK)

Analyzed data tape for all students scoring in 95th percentile and above on American College Test (ACT) composite scores in spring of 1988. From this data, profiled approximately 3,545 minority students. Examined relationship of specific minority group membership and gender, postsecondary educational plans, career interests, needs for services,…

A sample of 57 American Indian and 60 white students (ages 7-12) referred for high ability assessment were administered the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children. Indians scored higher than whites in Simultaneous Processing, whereas whites scored higher than Indians in Sequential Processing. (Author/JDD)

This paper examines state-of-the-art early childhood education and gifted education, identifies points of intersection and potential collaboration between the two fields, and offers implications for practice. Intersection points discussed include the characteristics of good programs, importance of early intervention, integrated curriculum, parent…

The relationship of intelligence to strategy training, maintenance, and transfer was studied for six intellectually gifted, six average, and six mentally retarded children taught a balance-scale problem strategy. Implications of the finding that the mentally retarded needed more training and were poorer at maintenance and transfer are discussed.…