Four articles consider brain hemisphere functioning of gifted students as it relates to gifted programs; alternation of education methodologies; spatial ability as an element of intellectual gifted functioning; and the interaction between hemisphere specialization, imagery, creative imagination, and sex differentiation. (SB)

The article addresses programing approaches for secondary gifted students used throughout the country. Goals, identification, and programing options are discussed, including types of acceleration, enrichment, special classes, on campus offerings outside the school day, off-campus options, and special schools. (CL)

This review on education for the artistically gifted considers trends in student identification, curriculum, and program evaluation over the period 1924-1980. (SJL)

The article offers guidelines for developing specialized programs for gifted students. Sections address rationale for a specialized program, definition of giftedness, identification strategies, program models (including B. Bloom's and A. Tannenbaum's models), curriculum models, and program evaluation. (SBH)

Analysis of self-nominations on peer nomination forms for identifying classroom peers with superior abilities, completed by 391 students (grades 4 to 8), found frequent (41%) self-nominations. Self-nominations were influenced by type of ability assessed and correlated significantly with peer nominations but much less with teacher nominations.…

Responding to a definition of creativity, 449 Chinese language teachers identified imagination foremost, followed by inspiration and original ideas as a component of effective writing. Teachers identified developing student confidence and providing an open atmosphere as essential means of fostering creativity. The majority of teachers, however,…

The pioneering work of Leta Hollingworth (1886-1939) in using above-level testing with highly intellectually talented young people is recounted and related to contemporary activities of the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth. (DB)

Discusses the need for development of female talent in China and examines the issues involved in this approach relative to trends in society. Calls for the initiating of female talent studies both as a means of revealing the laws governing the development of talented women and in creating theories to guide actions. (KO)

Describes the fierce competition and the selection process involved in gaining entrance into the Republic of Singapore's Art Elective Program. Discusses this curriculum's enriched and accelerated art program in which students gain a broader education and outlook. Activities include a live-in camp and an overseas trip for secondary students. (KO)

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

A culture-specific approach to identifying artistic talent in African-American students is presented, called Tactuality. Tactuality identifies four characteristics: emotional intensity, flexibility and open-endedness, holistic perception, and tactile sensitivity. A pilot test with 63 fourth graders resulted in statistical problems with validation.…

This paper reviews research findings and research needs in the area of identification of gifted students from disadvantaged and culturally diverse groups. The Frasier Talent Assessment Profile system is presented as a way to utilize data from test and nontest sources to identify these children. (JDD)

The initial step in providing gifted children with appropriate educational opportunities is to identify them. Recently, education has taken more definite steps toward identification of gifted students. The paper describes characteristics of gifted children, discusses how parents can work with the school, and makes suggestions for fostering…

This paper describes the purpose and rationale of a "talent search" effort to identify gifted students through use of off-level testing. Three components are stressed: diagnosis and evaluation of domains and levels of talent; educational placement and guidance; and talent development opportunities. Research supporting the talent-search…

This brief article reviews the literature on the relative importance of genetic or environmental influences on intelligence. It concludes that: (1) giftedness has various expressions; (2) intelligence encompasses a wide range of human abilities; (3) both subjective and objective assessment techniques should be used; and (4) all ethnicities have…