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Ballard, Leslie – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1993
Academic competitions are discussed as a means of motivating underachieving gifted students. Particularly recommended is the U.S. Academic Decathlon which forms teams based on grade point averages. Two case studies illustrate the program's value. The paper also considers the program's benefits for high achieving students and the role of team…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Competition, Enrichment Activities, Extracurricular Activities
