Davidson Gifted Blog
The underachievement of gifted students: What do we know and where do we go?
This article by Sally Reis and D. Betsy McCoach reviews years of studies on underachievement among the gifted. It explores some of the problems of identifying these students. The authors also include suggestions for…
Teaching Mathematics to Gifted Students in a Mixed-Ability Classroom
This blog post offers advice on instructional and curricular modifications for a gifted child. It also explains the responsibility of schools and teachers in developing giftedness in mathematics. Author: Johnson, D. Publisher: ERIC Clearinghouse…
Gifted Children: Are Their Gifts Being Identified, Encouraged, or Ignored?
This article by Julia Osborn looks at who the gifted are, what the unique needs of these children are including appropriate education, satisfying friendships, and supportive parenting, and what parents and professionals can do…
What it Means to Teach Gifted Learners Well
This article explains that gifted education is often misunderstood but is essential for fostering growth. Effective instruction for gifted students is challenging, concept-based, and allows them to learn at an appropriate pace. In contrast,…
Highly gifted children and peer relationships
This article by Deirdre Lovecky reviews the research on highly gifted children and peer relationships. The author highlights possible issues with peers for highly gifted children. She also discusses strategies for developing successful peer…
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