Describe acceleration and discuss the advantages of this approach to meeting educational needs of students who are gifted or talented

What will be an ideal response?


Acceleration involves moving a student ahead of her or his age peers in one or more areas of the curriculum. Examples are skipping one or more grades, attending classes with students in higher grades for one or a few specific subjects, early entrance to school, curriculum compacting (rapid, focused curriculum), college course enrollment while in high school, multigraded or nongraded classrooms, grade telescoping

Education

You might also like to view...

Some characteristics of creative children are that they are:

a. easily discouraged and self-deprecatory. b. easily pleased. c. discontented. d. stubborn, discontented, and self-satisfied.

Education

Which of the following is a role of a teacher in a flat classroom?

A) The teacher is the keeper of the true truth. B) The teacher is the sole source of all information that is valuable to know. C) The teacher must help students develop their understanding as they gain access to more information. D) The teacher must be the lone expert.

Education

In North America, museums had a significant role in bringing educational media to schools

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Education

Which of the following is a good example of an easy way to meet Level 1 physical activity requirements?

A. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. B. Join the running club. C. Sign up for yoga classes. D. Buy a fitness tracker.

Education