Thursday, September 3, 2009

Highlights of the Gifted Curriculum in the Middle School

Mathematics
  • First in Math
  • Probability and statistics
  • Algebraic reasoning
  • Challenge folders consisting of a variety of problem-solving activities
  • Different number systems and number bases
  • Graphing and the coordinate plane
  • Jump Rope Geometry
  • Number theory, including patterns of primes, squares and cubes
  • Introduction to set theory
  • Alice computer programming
  • Exponents and logarithms
  • Functions, including polynomials and trigonometric functions
  • Problem-solving strategies
  • Participation in Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools contest
  • Units of study from Mentoring the Mathematical Mind, curriculum developed specifically for gifted learners

Language Arts
  • Units of study developed by the Center for Gifted Education at the College of William and Mary
  • Elements of plot and literary analysis
  • Extensions of novels read in class
  • Creative and persuasive writing
  • Storytelling (both oral and digital)
  • Magazine/newspaper writing
  • Drama and improvisation
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Mystery writing and forensic science
  • Symbolism and figurative language
  • Public speaking and debate
  • Essay writing
  • Mythology
  • Poetry

Note: Not all topics will be covered in all grade levels.

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