The paper describes research on effectiveness of teacher-based identification of third form secondary pupils in four subjects (Mathematics, Physics, English, and French). Subject specific identification was found to be more effective than previous research (identification of children with high general ability) has found. (Author/CL)

The article suggests ways for classroom, resource room, or music teachers to deal with the musical needs of gifted or musically talented students. A six-step planning model for teaching strategies is examined. Project descriptions are also included along with a reference list of resource materials. (Author/CL)

The concepts of relevance, usefulness, and importance in evaluation of gifted programs are examined, and guidelines are offered for formulating evaluation questions. (CL)

The article presents guidelines to aid teachers in evaluating students' products during selection of gifted, talented, and creative children to receive school enrichment experiences. Among criteria described are three categories relating to novelty, appropriateness, and elaboration and synthesis. (MC)

An oceanography unit for gifted and talented fifth and sixth graders culminated in a trip to a marine institute that featured snorkeling, hiking, and visiting scientific labs. (CL)

Thirteen states' certification requirements for teachers of the gifted are described and two models advocated by the National Association for Gifted Children and The Association for the Gifted (for certification of teachers of the gifted and teachers of the fine and performing arts) are described (CL)

The author replies to criticism of his Revolving Door Identification Model by citing his critics' methodological problems and their misunderstanding of his definition of giftedness. (CL)

Suggestions are made for using the brainstorming approach in improvisational music with students. Examples of approaches used with primary students as well as with beginning instrumentalists are cited. (CL)

A program to develop the potential of poverty-ridden Negroes in the Mississippi Delta is enjoying a great deal of success. (CK)

Misunderstandings about the hard-core unemployed are undermining the effectiveness of many hard-core programs; yet, hard-core unemployed offer a better group of prospective employees than the usual applicant for entry jobs. (SE)

Over 600 talented elementary students in Massachusetts participated in a challenge program in which students were to devise a game format integrating math concepts into the theme "Futures: Fact or Fantasy." The challenge model can be used in other subjects to provide differentiated learning experiences for talented students. (CL)

The author refutes the myth that gifted students comprise a single, homogeneous group. She cites the wide variety of characteristics and notes the influence of environment upon the individual, all of which supports the need for multicomponent programs. (CL)