The author describes several of the "radical accelerants" who were identified in a study of mathematically precocious youth and who entered Johns Hopkins University in early adolescence. (CL)

Describes the Potential National Merit Scholars program at Jacksonville (Florida) Schools, an effort to identify exceptionally talented students and schedule them into advanced mathematics and language arts clases in the eighth grade. They may also attend special summer sessions and the superintendent's 100 superscholars program. (MLH)

To increase options for academically talented students without incurring the scheduling problems associated with concurrent high school and college enrollment, North Olmstead High School (Ohio) developed a college "credit-in-escrow" system using locally broadcasted telecourses. Qualified juniors and seniors may enroll in these…

In a comprehensive, nationwide study, the Richardson Foundation surveyed programs for gifted children. Based on survey results, the Pyramid Project is a five-year test in four Texas school districts with a goal of providing appropriate instruction for all above average students of all ages in all subjects every day. (MT)

Eighteen academically gifted elementary students were randomly assigned to either a figural treatment or verbal treatment condition. Analysis of pre and post tests of creative thinking suggested that unbalanced programing of figural creative thinking abilities and verbal creative thinking abilities over time may cause significant decrements in…

The article, while focusing on mathematics and problem-solving characteristics, reexamines the definition of "mathematically gifted," and discusses current practices and some areas of concern related to the identification of the mathematically gifted. It also calls for an identification procedure which includes information about qualities of the…

The relative contributions of mental speed and accuracy to Primary Mental Ability (PMA) IQ prediction were studied in 52 high ability grade 10 students. Both speed and accuracy independently predicted IQ, but not speed over and above accuracy. Accuracy was demonstrated to be universally advantageous in IQ performance, but speed varied according to…

An apprentice program for gifted and talented high school students in West Milford High School (New Jersey) has been successful in helping students gain on-the-job experience. This helps students in their planning for after high school graduation. (MD)

Discusses the changes in the aims of education over the years and points to the importance of planning and implementing changing goals if they are to result in appropriate improvements in education. (JOW)

Two studies concerned with the effects of maps on academically gifted junior high school students indicated that prior presentation of a spatially organizing picture increased learning of prose material. (CL)

A performance-based contract system for gifted fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-graders is described.

Identifying and describing a variety of educational approaches to the gifted currently in practice on the elementary school level. (RA)

A short, logical, developmental technique for reporting a prediction of school success for children being investigated for possible early entrance into school is presented. Emphasis is on communication with the parent. A form which aids in the presentation and leads to a recommendation is included. (Author)