Publisher's Synopsis
This fourth edition of the "orange bible" brings fresh updates to the definitive guide to meeting the learning needs of gifted students in the mixedabilities classroom-seamlessly and effectively with minimal preparation time. Included are practical, classroom-tested strategies and step-by-step instructions for how to use them. The book provides information on:
- Compacting and differentiating skill work and new content
- Extending reading and writing instruction
- Planning curriculum for all students at the same time
- Supporting self-directed independent study
- Supporting curriculum standards and increasing curriculum rigor
- Boosting critical and creative thinking skills
- Using assessments to help students demonstrate what they already know
- Using technology for accelerated learning and to benefit twice-exceptional (2e) students
- Serving gifted kids with special needs
- Managing cluster grouping
