Dissertation

"It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it." **John Wooden**

Research Topics?
Why do many students (or does it just seem like it) opt out of advanced courses in order to maintain the easy A in college prep classes?
 * Big Fish, Little Pond Syndrome at FHS**

What impact, if any, would an honors track have on supporting students development? In many subject areas, students are pushed into either college prep or advanced placement? Shoudl there be another option to tier instruction in a way that more students will be willing to take on more challenging courses?

How would new grade reporting procedures allow students to maximize opportunity in an advanced sequence, but minimize the risk of GPA?

Underachievement in the Highly Talented/ Gifted Student - See Idea Generator page on High Fliers

Differentiation in the Advanced Placement Classroom - What is effective/ best practice?

Creativity in the Accelerated Classroom

Identification and Retention of Minority Students in Advanced Placement Classrooms

Increasing student choice in the Advanced Placement Classroom

If not Advanced Placement, then what?

The Role of Competition in the Accelerated Classroom - Motivating Factors How can technology enhance the effectiveness of Gifted and Talented Programs?

How do gifted services differ from those given to highly talented students?

Coaching the Gifted Student: Drawing on the successes of athletic coaching to enhance Gifted Education

Differing rates of identification and retention of male and female gifted students

Implementation of Critical Thinking Skills in the Classroom


 * __Searched Terms at Milner Library__**

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