Meeting the Needs of Talented Elementary Math Students

Developing mathematical talent at the elementary level is a complex issue--one that is influenced by many components. The three main factors are: (1) levels of Math giftedness; (2) teacher background; and (3) appropriate resource materials. Keeping these issues in mind and knowing that each district...

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Published inUnderstanding our gifted Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 19 - 22
Main Author Gavin, M. Katherine
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Open Space Communications LLC 2003
Subjects
Academically Gifted
Achievement Need
Best Practices
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Educational Needs
Educational Resources
Elementary School Mathematics
Elementary School Students
Mathematical Aptitude
Performance Factors
Program Descriptions
Resource Materials
Special Needs Students
Talent Development
Teacher Background
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Summary:Developing mathematical talent at the elementary level is a complex issue--one that is influenced by many components. The three main factors are: (1) levels of Math giftedness; (2) teacher background; and (3) appropriate resource materials. Keeping these issues in mind and knowing that each district and, indeed, each student is unique, this article describes some programming models and resources that are used successfully in schools. (Contains 2 resources and 7 online resources.)
ISSN:1040-1350