The article summarizes methodology and results of tests given to 30 13-year-old students who were nominated by their six schools as scientifically talented, for a summer science enrichment course at Nene College, England. Reported are children's ideas about the "ideal" classroom, the "ideal" teacher, and the "ideal"…

"Ideas Into Dollars," one in the Small Business Bibliography series of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is described to be a resource guide for inventors and innovative small businesses which provides steps such as determination of technical feasibility, assessment of market demand, commercialization, and sales. (MC)

The article identifies several areas where gifted students exhibit variability. Discussed are differences relating to performance vs. potential, variations in competencies, creative ability, the highly gifted, and behavioral dysfunctions. A number of generalizations are offered, including that multiple options in programing must be sought. (SW)

Explores whether the skills management systems, based on the mastery learning theory, can be used to foster creative reading--the highest level of skill development. (FL)

Hails the vitality of the French language in the Quebec region as it manifests itself through advertisements, from political slogans to storefront signs. Discusses the relationship between the language of the Quebecois and their culture, and offers an effective visual commentary through numerous illustrations. (MES)

The freedoms guaranteed to citizens by the U.S. Constitution have encouraged creativity, untrammeled thought, communication, and experimentation. Freedom has also contributed to many developments in science, technology, the arts, and human relations. (Author/GC)

Discusses the special needs of gifted and creative students, the need for sensitive teachers, and questioning techniques which can be used in the secondary world history classroom. (RM)

Thirty-six children from grades K, three, and six rated their preferences of nine figures of speech after being administered standardized IQ and creativity tests. Children's appreciation of figurative language starts at a nonverbal creativity level but turns to operational reasoning and changes in cognitive development. (CE)

This review draws from diverse literatures to synthesize what is known about the relationships between family variables and creativity in children. Family background and the effects of parental attitudes and behaviors on children's creativity are explored. (Author/BEF)

The investigation looked at 15 male biologists who might be labeled "late bloomers" and four scientists considered almost "born" to scientific excellence. Among findings were that late bloomers are conspicuous for their relative slowness in making biology their career choice and late bloomers seem to have more drive than early bloomers. (SB)

This study attempts to explicate the manner in which motivation and intelligence interact in the production of creative responses in low-creative subjects. Results showed instructions to respond creatively and verbal reinforcement to be important in increasing creativity in such students. (GK)

Suggests techniques for making the art period a creative rather than mundane experience for high school students. Included are hints on beginning the class, preparing materials, conducting the lesson, ending the class, assigning homework, and communicating with students. (SJL)

The author argues that, in all people, one hemisphere of the brain has dominance--either the left, logical side, or the right, creative side. He presents methods of improving the design and delivery of learning through developing the recessive hemisphere. (CT)