List of Reproducible Pages List of Figures Foreword Introduction Teaching vs. Learning The Mystery of the Gifted Underachiever The Myth of Elitism Gifted Education Benefits Everyone What Gifted Students Really Need About This Book Chapter 1: Characteristics of Gifted Students Learning & Behavioral Characteristics Strategy: The Name Card Method Perfectionism Creative Thinkers Students Who Are Twice-Exceptional Underachievers Students Who Are Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Summary References & Resources Chapter 2: Gifted Students Identify Themselves Banishing the "B" Word Identifying Students for Gifted-Cluster Classes Compacting the Curriculum Strategy: Most Difficult First Strategy: Pretests for Volunteers Summary References & Resources Chapter 3: Compacting & Differentiation for Skill Work Strategy: The Learning Contract Customizing the Learning Contract Using Contracts with Standards or Problem-Based Math Programs Strategy: Math Achievement Teams (MATS) Summary References & Resources Chapter 4: Compacting & Differentiation in Content Area Strategy: The Study Guide Method Tools to Use with the Study Guide Method Getting Started with the Study Guide Method Strategy: Allowing All Students to Do Project Work Summary References & Resources Chapter 5: Extending Reading & Writing Instruction Characteristics of Gifted Readers Reading for Gifted Readers Strategy: The Contract for Permission to Read Ahead Strategy: The Contract for Reading Skills & Vocabulary Strategy: The Reading Activities Menu Strategy: Using the Study Guide Method for Reading Extension Strategy: Using Trade Books for Self-Selected Reading Strategy: Individualized Reading Vocabulary Activities Bibliotherapy Writing for Gifted Writers Strategy: The Great Friday Afternoon Event Summary References & Resources Chapter 6: Planning Curriculum for All Students at the Same Time Bloom''s Taxonomy Rigor in the Classroom Critical & Creative Thinking Strategy: The Curriculum Differentiation Chart Strategy: Learning Centers Strategy: The Socratic Seminar On Assessments Summary References & Resources Chapter 7: "I''m Done. Now What Should I Do?" Strategy: The Interest Survey Strategy: The Personal Interest Independent Study Project Strategy: The Topic Browsing Planner Strategy: The Resident Expert Planner Independent Study Option for the Primary Grades: The 4C Booklet Using Technology for Independent Study Summary References & Resources Chapter 8: Grouping Gifted Students for Learning Cooperative Learning Strategy: Placing Gifted Students in Their Own Cooperative Learning Groups Summary: Cooperative Learning or Heterogeneous Groups? Cluster Grouping The Schoolwide Cluster Grouping Model (SCGM) Summary References & Resources Chapter 9: Et Cetera: Related Issues Program Delivery Options Program Management & Record-Keeping Acceleration The Qualities of Teachers Securing Extension Materials Pull-Out Programs The Changing Role of the Gifted-Education Specialist How to Win Support from Parents Summary References & Resources Chapter 10: Parenting Gifted Children Parenting Issues Advocating for Your Child at School Providing a Nurturing Environment Summary References & Resources Conclusion Additional Resources Index About the Authors.