Developing Math Talent

<p>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.<br><br>The authors provide concrete suggestions for identifying mathematically talented students, tools for instructional planning, and specific programming approaches. <i>Developing Math Talent</i> 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.</p> 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