Mind-Bending Math and Science Activities for Gifted Students

For Grades K-12

Rosemary S. Callard-Szulgit, Greg Karl Szulgit

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Rowman & Littlefield Education
14 December 2005

Teaching of gifted students; Teaching skills & techniques; Teaching of a specific subject; Miscellaneous items; Educational: Mathematics & numeracy; Educational: Sciences, general science

Here is a reference and guide for teachers and parents who may not be aware of the resources available to help their students succeed. This book examines the many aspects of gifted thinking in relation to math and science and features competitions and curricula that can be easily adapted to students' lifestyles outside of the classroom. Mind-Bending Math and Science Activities for Gifted Students (For Grades K-12) is a helpful guide for math and science teachers, as well as for parents with limited backgrounds in math and science. Advice, vignettes, and cartoons are included.

By: Rosemary S. Callard-Szulgit, Greg Karl Szulgit
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Education
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781578863174
ISBN 10: 1578863171
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 14 December 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rosemary Callard-Szulgit is an adjunct professor at SUNY College at Brockport and directs a staff development consulting business, Partners for Excellence in Rochester, New York. Greg Karl Szulgit currently designs and teaches courses full-time at Hiram College in Ohio. He was nominated Outstanding Faculty of the Year for 2002-03 by the student senate. He has designed science courses and curricula for students of all levels, teaching classes to elementary, high school, and college audiences, as well as to senior citizens.

Reviews for Mind-Bending Math and Science Activities for Gifted Students (For Grades K-12)

This handy-dandy volume offers teachers, parents, and school-age children lots of ideas for pursuing their interests in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Recommended. * Choice Reviews * For K-12 math and science teachers, Callard-Szulgit and Szulgit provide 37 math, science, and technology/business activities and ideas for gifted students, with some of the exercises written directly for them. Examples include exercises with maps, the stock market, mindbenders, chemistry, nature, inventions, and chess. * Reference and Research Book News *