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Peer reviewedHumphries, Casey – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
A collection of learning activities viewed as challenging and suitable for junior high students in grades 7 and 8 are presented. The questions are designed to suggest other situations and encourage mathematically gifted pupils to develop, practice, and refine analytical thinking skills. (MP)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Gifted, Grade 7, Grade 8
Peer reviewedClark, John L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
In 1987, Toronto Board of Education mandated the development of standards, called "benchmarks," for students' achievement in mathematics and language at the end of grades 3, 6, 8, and 10. The development and testing of benchmarks stressing higher-order thinking, problem solving, and the use of experiential approaches and manipulative…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Benchmarking, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
