Proven Strategies That Work for Teaching Gifted and Advanced Learners

<p><i>Proven Strategies That Work for Teaching Gifted and Advanced Learners</i> is a collection of research-based strategies designed for advanced learners in cluster-grouped general education as well as those in self-contained classes for gifted students. The strategies focus on key areas of importance to educators, including assessment, content, instruction, and acceleration of learning. The book is not intended as a textbook, but rather is designed for educators who are looking for strategies they can implement in real-life situations. The strategies encompass a wide variety of topics. The accompanying forms and reproducibles are user-friendly resources designed to help teachers maximize their students' learning. For educators who work with advanced learners, these materials should become a basic, “go-to” resource.<br><br>Grades 3-8</p> Introduction Strategies Four-Step Preassessment Preassess With a Topic Web Self-Check: Show Me or Tell Me Ask Two in a Row Hold That Thought I Want to Know Make It Better Vocabulary Stretchers TIPS (Themes, Issues, and Problems) TIPS: Independent Study That’s Interesting Choose It and Do It Strategic Choices Challenge Stations Problem Solve in Steps Online Research What’s Next? ID: Imagine + Do Advanced Mentoring for Advanced Learners In-Class Acceleration References About the Authors