Full Description
Build student success in math with the only comprehensive guide for developing math talent among advanced learners. The authors, nationally recognized math education experts, offer a focused look at educating gifted and talented students for success in math. More than just a guidebook for educators, this book offers a comprehensive approach to mathematics education for gifted students of elementary or middle school age.The authors provide concrete suggestions for identifying mathematically talented students, tools for instructional planning, and specific programming approaches. Developing Math Talent features topics such as strategies for identifying mathematically gifted learners, strategies for advocating for gifted children with math talent, how to design a systematic math education program for gifted students, specific curricula and materials that support success, and teaching strategies and approaches that encourage and challenge gifted learners.
Contents
List of Tables List of Figures Foreword by Linda Brody Foreword by Julian C. Stanley Introduction Acknowledgements CHAPTE R 1 Excuses for Not Developing Mathematical Talent CHAPTE R 2 Advocacy CHAPTE R 3 Using Academic Assessment to Make Informed Decisions About Mathematically Talented Students CHAPTE R 4 The Diagnostic Testing Prescriptive Instruction Model CHAPTE R 5 Talent Searches CHAPTE R 6 Programming CHAPTE R 7 Curricula and Materials CHAPTE R 8 Teaching Mathematically Talented Students CHAPTE R 9 Case Studies Resources Glossary References About the Authors Index
