Table of Contents
Foreword vii
Preface x
Acknowledgments xii
Introduction xiv
The Common Core State Standards 1
Rationale for the Work 3
Alignment to 21st Century Skills 5
Research Support for the Effort 7
Differentiating the Common Core State Standards for Gifted and Advanced Students 12
Linking Mathematics and English Language Arts Standards 38
Differentiating Assessments to Encourage Higher Level Reasoning and Creativity 41
Talent Trajectory: Creating Pathways to Excellence in Mathematics 44
Implementing the Common Core State Standards With Various Program Models in Gifted Education 50
Alignment of the Common Core State Standards With the Gifted Education Programming Standards 54
Implications for Professional Learning When Implementing the Common Core State Standards 57
Collaboration With General and Special Education 62
A Possible Timeline for Implementing the Common Core State Standards Locally 64
Resources to Assist With the Implementation Process 67
References 73
Appendix A Definitions of Key Terms 80
Appendix B Evidence-Based Practices in Gifted Education 84
Appendix C Annotated References on Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness 89
Appendix D Additional Mathematics Resources 106
About the Editors 109
About the Contributors 111
About the Copublishers 113
