The article discusses and advocates the use of the Chinese abacus in teaching gifted children mathematical properties and operations. (DLS)

The article reviews methods by which classroom teachers can identify academically gifted students (including a discussion of common learning characteristics of gifted students); considers classroom implications; and identifies goals and objectives for gifted students in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science. (CL)

The author considers the impact of social trends, particularly the women's movement, on young gifted females, and cites such adjustment problems as the absence of gifted women models and the development of sublimated seduction patterns in the girls' relationships with their fathers. (CL)

The paper explains the career education concept and considers its application to gifted and talented students. (CL)

Results of scores of 151 gifted high school students on the Self Concept of Ability Scale indicated that Ss had high self-concepts of academic ability. (CL)

The pattern of abilities of a gifted fifth grade student is analyzed according to Guilford's Structure of Intellect model. (CL)

Psychological problems and potential solutions for gifted adolescents are discussed. (CL)

The article describes the Independent Study and Seminar Program for Gifted urban high school students. (CL)

An ecology program for gifted high school students incorporated such diverse areas as writing, oral skills, political interests, and photography into a scientific research framework. (CL)

The article describes the selection and participation of 23 gifted high school leaders in a law-related program focusing on moral questions, values and standards, and prison reform. (CL)