Table of Contents
List of Reproducible Pages
List of Figures
Foreword
Introduction
Teaching vs. Learning
The Mystery of the Gifted Underachiever
The Myth of Elitism
Gifted Education Benefits Everyone
What Gifted Students Really Need
About This Book
Chapter 1: Characteristics of Gifted Students
Learning & Behavioral Characteristics
Strategy: The Name Card Method
Perfectionism
Creative Thinkers
Students Who Are Twice-Exceptional
Underachievers
Students Who Are Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CLD)
Summary
References & Resources
Chapter 2: Gifted Students Identify Themselves
Banishing the “B” Word
Identifying Students for Gifted-Cluster Classes
Compacting the Curriculum
Strategy: Most Difficult First
Strategy: Pretests for Volunteers
Summary
References & Resources
Chapter 3: Compacting & Differentiation for Skill Work
Strategy: The Learning Contract
Customizing the Learning Contract
Using Contracts with Standards or Problem-Based Math Programs
Strategy: Math Achievement Teams (MATS)
Summary
References & Resources
Chapter 4: Compacting & Differentiation in Content Area
Strategy: The Study Guide Method
Tools to Use with the Study Guide Method
Getting Started with the Study Guide Method
Strategy: Allowing All Students to Do Project Work
Summary
References & Resources
Chapter 5: Extending Reading & Writing Instruction
Characteristics of Gifted Readers
Reading for Gifted Readers
Strategy: The Contract for Permission to Read Ahead
Strategy: The Contract for Reading Skills & Vocabulary
Strategy: The Reading Activities Menu
Strategy: Using the Study Guide Method for Reading Extension
Strategy: Using Trade Books for Self-Selected Reading
Strategy: Individualized Reading
Vocabulary Activities
Bibliotherapy
Writing for Gifted Writers
Strategy: The Great Friday Afternoon Event
Summary
References & Resources
Chapter 6: Planning Curriculum for All Students at the Same Time
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Rigor in the Classroom
Critical & Creative Thinking
Strategy: The Curriculum Differentiation Chart
Strategy: Learning Centers
Strategy: The Socratic Seminar
On Assessments
Summary
References & Resources
Chapter 7: “I’m Done. Now What Should I Do?”
Strategy: The Interest Survey
Strategy: The Personal Interest
Independent Study Project
Strategy: The Topic Browsing Planner
Strategy: The Resident Expert Planner
Independent Study Option for the Primary Grades: The 4C Booklet
Using Technology for Independent Study
Summary
References & Resources
Chapter 8: Grouping Gifted Students for Learning
Cooperative Learning
Strategy: Placing Gifted Students in Their Own Cooperative Learning Groups
Summary: Cooperative Learning or Heterogeneous Groups?
Cluster Grouping
The Schoolwide Cluster Grouping Model (SCGM)
Summary
References & Resources
Chapter 9: Et Cetera: Related Issues
Program Delivery Options
Program Management & Record-Keeping
Acceleration
The Qualities of Teachers
Securing Extension Materials
Pull-Out Programs
The Changing Role of the Gifted-Education Specialist
How to Win Support from Parents
Summary
References & Resources
Chapter 10: Parenting Gifted Children
Parenting Issues
Advocating for Your Child at School
Providing a Nurturing Environment
Summary
References & Resources
Conclusion
Additional Resources
Index
About the Authors
