Education for the Gifted in Science and Mathematics. Revised.

The paper discusses the mathematics and science education of gifted students in grades 7 through 12. Characteristics of students gifted in science and mathematics are described; identification procedures reported in the literature are reviewed including general approaches and those specific to math and science; teaching methods involving differentiation are discussed; and suggestions are listed for program design, components, and organization aspects. Among appendixes is a listing of science and mathematics materials for the gifted. (CL)