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Binet-Simon Intelligence Tests Produced
French psychologists, Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon created an intelligence test in order to identify children of inferior intelligence to place them in separate remedial classes. However, this test became a tool used to measure superior intelligence. -
Terman's Study of Gifted Children
After revising the Simon-Binet intelligence test and making it appropriate for testing children to measure intelligence, American psychologist Lewis Terman began a longitudinal study called the Genetic Studies of Genius to search for children whose IQ is at least 135. His goal was to study gifted children and determine whether the stereotypes about them were true. He concluded that these claims about gifted
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Leta Hollingworth's Special Opportunity Class
Hollingworth's Special Opportunity Class, located in New York City at PS 165, focused on the education of gifted students. Because of this class, Hollingworth published many articles focusing on methods for educating gifted children and the first textbook on gifted education called, "Gifted Child: Their Nature and Nurture." This special class also laid the foundation for the Speyer School opened by Hollingworth in 1936 at PS 500 in New York City, which educated gifted children 7 to 9 years old. -
Marland Report
The Marland commission expanded the definition of giftedness to include not only those who exhibited a high academic and intellectual ability, but those who demonstrated a high aptitude for creative or productive thinking, leadership ability, and talent in the visual and performing arts. This concept of giftedness is still used by many schools and districts today as their basis for defining giftedness. -
Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act
The Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act was passed by Congress in 1988 and funded the National Research Center of the Gifted and Talented. Additionally, the Javits program was expanded in 2002 due to the No Child Left Behind Act to include grant money, which funds scientific research and programs that use innovative strategies to meet the educational needs for gifted and talented students. -
Pre-K to 12th Grade Gifted Program Standards
The National Association for Gifted Children established national standards for Pre-K to 12th Grade schools offering programs for gifted and talented children.These standards provided guidelines and direction in key areas to enhance the education of gifted and talented children. Revised in 2010, these standards focus on Learning and Development, Assessment, Curriculum Planning and Instruction, Learning Environments, Programming, and Professional Development.
