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Talented and Gifted in Mathematics

Eugene 4J Navigation Guide for Parents of Children who are. Talented and Gifted in Mathematics. High scores on standardized tests 97% percentile or above OAKS. How do I know if my child is gifted?. Overachiever Learns new concepts quickly Thinks “differently” Bored in class.

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Talented and Gifted in Mathematics

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  1. Eugene 4J Navigation Guide for Parents of Children who are Talented and Gifted in Mathematics

  2. High scores on standardized tests • 97% percentile or above OAKS How do I know if my child is gifted? • Overachiever • Learns new concepts quickly • Thinks “differently” • Bored in class • Underachiever • Refuses to “show work” • Disruptive behavior • Bored in class

  3. OARS State mandates • Identification • Meet students at their rate and level What do 4J schools do? Kerri Sage, 4J Talented and Gifted Program Specialist • “Parents are passionate advocates for their children… Parents have the right to request evaluation, to have a say in the TAG plan for their child, to navigate the system and to advocate for their child’s needs.”

  4. Identification • Referral for evaluation • Co-create a TAG Plan How does the process work? Cindy Sainz, Principal and TAG Coordinator, Adams Elementary School • “The State is in really bad shape right now. There’s no funding available for TAG and additionally, there’s no art teachers, music teachers, or specialists on staff in the schools. The kids need exposure.”

  5. Accelerated placement • 70% or better on entrance exam • 93% or higher on EasyCBM What happens in middle school? Craig McKenzie, Math Dept Head, Roosevelt Middle School • “We have a Math Club that is a very good source of enrichment… The club competes in several national and state competitions. We just placed first in the regionals.”

  6. Enrichment programs • UO Super Summers, Saturdays • Scholarships available What is there beyond the classroom? • Web resources • Khan Academy • Hoagie’s Gifted • Oregon Association for Talented & Gifted Lauren Richardson, TAG Coordinator, Roosevelt Middle School • “By the time the kids get to us they are bored and the parents are really frustrated.”

  7. Differentiated classes • Don’t make them sit through standard classes • Let them work on their own without distraction • Emphasize challenging problems and understanding concepts Is it enough? ShlomoLibeskind, Professor of Mathematics, University of Oregon • “4J has adopted a good Algebra 1 textbook, actually... There are also inexpensive texts from the Singapore Project.”

  8. Better school experience Better curricula Better funding Better future Conclusion Thank you

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