Are students who perform to a high degree in certain areas, including academics, leadership, writing, creative endeavors, etc. Gifted students also must demonstrate the need for special programs and services that will help them pursue their interest in their area or areas of giftedness. When selecting students to receive special

Refers to the various methods by which students can learn information presented to them, and which style suits them best.

Combine direct and indirect teaching methods. The teacher begins with an instructive session and gradually engages the students to take the lead.

Refer to instances where students take the primary responsibility, and the teacher acts as a facilitator. The students are responsible for the direction and pace of their learning, as well as the content to variable degrees.

Are questions that could have more than one answer. These require students to analyze responses before selecting.

Refer to instances where the teacher is primarily regarded as the provider of information. The teacher is in full control of the pace, content, and structure of the lesson at all times, and students are required to follow.

Refers to the concept that defines the fact that students learn differently and have to receive instruction according to those differences.

Describes the process through which schools detect gaps in learning between curricula, by analyzing a database where teachers enter course planning, content, skills, and assessment information. Any gaps detected are managed appropriately to ensure that the standard of learning provided at the institution meets district or state requirements.

Allow students a chance to provide simple, single answer to questions, which can even be narrowed down to yes or no responses.

Are bodies of rights, obligations, and actions applied by courts in civil proceedings during which individuals are found to have been victims of the wrongful actions of others.