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Download full textMiller, Phyllis, Ed. – Mensa Research Journal, 1998
This issue of a research journal on gifted education explores different perspectives on tracking in schools, the difference between equity and equality, whether equity is the enemy of excellence, and how all can be treated equally if some people are more intelligent than others. Specific articles include: (1) "Inequity in Equity: How 'Equity' Can…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Ability Identification, Cluster Grouping, Educational Discrimination
Toepfer, Conrad F., Jr. – 1990
Given that grouping students homogeneously has proved to be more deleterious than beneficial to student learning and self-concept, principals of middle level schools have the responsibility to implement more heterogeneous grouping arrangements in their schools. Grouping programs that provide multiple criteria for determining student ability and…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Heterogeneous Grouping, Homogeneous Grouping, Intermediate Grades
Cannon, Michael, Ed. – Tempo, 2002
This document presents four issues of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented's quarterly publication, each of which focused on a particular theme: (1) instructional grouping options; (2) humanities and gifted students; (3) math and science; and (4) a 25th anniversary issue, "Silver Legacy: Shining on the Future for Gifted…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Cluster Grouping, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
Gaustad, Joan – OSSC Bulletin, 1992
Nongraded education is the practice of teaching children of different ages and ability levels together in the same classroom, without dividing them or the curriculum into steps labeled by "grade" designations. Children progress along the continuum from easier to more difficult material at their own, varying rates of speed. Interest in nongraded…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Objectives, Educational Trends
IFG Policy Notes, 1982
This collection of short articles--summaries of materials presented at an October 1981 seminar--focuses on the probable impact of tuition tax credits. An introductory article summarizes arguments for and against. The second pair of articles present highlights of a debate between Chester Finn and Albert Shanker. In addition, 15 brief articles look…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Constitutional Law, Costs
Gifted Education Press Quarterly, 1996
This set of four newsletters discusses current issues in gifted education. The first issue includes: "The Underserved Young Gifted Child: Status of Programs and Research" (Joan Smutny); "The Home Education Model: An Alternative Program for the Gifted" (Karen Kendig) and "Jonathan Swift (1667-1745): A Need for Gifted…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Choice, Counseling Services, Cultural Differences
