Identifying and Teaching Mathematically Gifted Elementary School Children

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the identification and teaching of mathematically gifted elementary school children.

Mathematically Gifted

Children who demonstrate exceptional aptitude in mathematics, capable of advanced reasoning and problem-solving.

Acceleration Model

An educational approach where gifted students are advanced through the curriculum at a faster pace than their peers.

Qualitative Data

Information that describes the quality of a child's reasoning and thinking processes in mathematics, as opposed to merely quantifying their performance.

Terman's Identification Criteria

Historically, criteria for being considered intellectually gifted included an IQ score of 140 or above.

Inductive-Discovery Teaching Strategy

A teaching method that encourages students to identify patterns and relationships in examples to derive general rules or concepts.

Open-Ended Activities

Tasks that allow students to employ creativity and divergent thinking by presenting problems without a single correct solution.

Krutetskii's Research

A study focusing on the abilities and characteristics of mathematically gifted children, identifying reasoning strategies that distinguish capable students.

Multiple Identification Criteria

A modern approach in identifying gifted students that incorporates a variety of measures including grades, teacher nominations, and test scores.

Divergent Thinking

A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.

Patterns and Relationships in Mathematics

The ability to perceive connections and structures in mathematical concepts, which is a key characteristic of gifted students.