Should students be given compensation when testing for gifted programs?In other words, should students from low-income families or families that speak English as second language be given some leeway when it comes to testing cut-off scores?Known as...
I simply didnt see it.While I didnt actually instruct the boy, I had spent some time with him, when administering standardized tests, helping out with field trips, etc.He appeared to be a typical boy. Horsing around with the other boys. Sometimes, a...
"If your child is weak in mathematics and strong in music, we usually get him a math teacher and not a piano teacher. If you did in fact focus on his strengths and not his weakness, that same child could become a great musician, and then he can hire...
I just finished reading a very interesting book called The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way by Amanda Ripley. The book details the adventures of three teens, who travel to three different countries, which according to...
Teaching creativity involves well~ a little creativity.When do you find the time to teach it? Whats the best way to teach creativity? How do you assess it?What seems to work for me in helping my gifted students develop creativity involves using the...
With my finance being of Chinese descent, I have enjoyed a first-hand look into the culture and beliefs of an immigrant Asian family. Born in Cambodia, my finance, her mother, father, five sisters, and two brothers fled the savage attacks brought on...
Which program serves as the best model for gifted children?Thats an interesting question~ sure to bring out a variety of responses. In this blog~ Id like to share my opinionbut please remember~ its just that~ simply an opinion.Based on my experience...
Scott first came to me with the idea to start his own Lego robotics club during open house.In a very matter of fact way~ he said. I know what I want to do for my research project this year.He went on to explain how his brothers had competed in Lego...
You can't move mountains by whispering at them.P!nkShes become one of the most successful music artists of her generation~ selling more than 50 million albums. When performing~ shes been known to swing like a trapeze artist overhead as she belts out...
If your child is weak in mathematics and strong in music, we usually get him a math teacher and not a piano teacher. If you did in fact focus on his strengths and not his weakness, that same child could become a great musician, and then he can hire...