Catering for Mathematically Gifted Elementary Students

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture about supporting mathematically gifted elementary students.

Cognitive Apprenticeship

A teaching method that involves students learning through guided experiences with an expert.

Metacognition

Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, enabling self-regulation during learning.

Scaffolding

Support given to students to help them achieve a task that they cannot complete independently.

Challenge

The level of difficulty in a task that engages students and promotes deeper learning.

Gifted Students

Students who demonstrate exceptional levels of aptitude or competence in one or more domains.

Enrichment Activities

Educational experiences designed to enhance the learning of gifted students beyond the standard curriculum.

Authentic Mathematical Task

A task characterized by complexity that requires high-level thinking and reasoning, emulating the practices of mathematicians.

Self-Efficacy

A belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations, influencing motivation and behavior.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision and the independence in a learner's education.

High-Level Thinking

Cognitive processes that involve analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, leading to deeper understanding and problem-solving.