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Academic Competitions for Gifted Students: A Resource Book for Teachers and Parents (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Ann C. Candler-Lotven (Author)
Key Phrases: resources registration, future aircraft, official registration form, Competition Descriptions, Content Areas, Grade Levels (more...)
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"The book makes an excellent case for competitions as a means to meet the educational needs of gifted students at a time when funding has significantly decreased." (Joan Smutny, Gifted Specialist, National-Louis University )

"The chapters are cohesive and well integrated." (Kay L. Gibson, Professor of Curriculum & Instruction )

"The authors are knowledgeable and respected experts in the field of gifted education. There is no other book that I am aware of that provides this valuable information to teachers, parents, and coordinators of gifted programs." (Barbara Polnick, Assistant Professor )

"A key resource perfect for anyone who would understand academic competitions for Grades K-12." (The Bookwatch, June 2008 ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.


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This useful resource contains criteria for selecting and implementing academic competitions for students of all ages. Particular advice is offered on competitions for gifted students. The book will be of interest to both teachers and parents.

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  • Hardcover: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Corwin Press (November 2, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0803961553
  • ISBN-13: 978-0803961555
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,628,749 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Competitions for ALL Youth, March 17, 2008
A better title for the book would be "Fun Competitions for Youth". This is NOT a book only for "Gifted Students"! While some of the competitions described are certainly for students who have a strong interest in a specific area most do not require that a student be "gifted" with a high IQ.

This book would be an excellent addition to any school library for use by teachers in all subject areas and should be borrowed from the local library by home school parents who want to add fun to their curriculum or parents of public school students who would like to offer their child an exciting opportunity. Most entries have a web address that the reader can go to for more information and applications.

Of the 170 "competitions" listed in the book 78 can be entered by a single student, or a group as small as three (about four competitions). The 78 competitions I identified did not include those that were only open to students of a specific race (four or five), those based on the knowledge of a foreign language (four or five) nor ones that most students would be prevented from participating in because of cost.

The opening chapter has a number of great ideas about how to empower youth to participate in these "competitions" without feeling that not "winning" is somehow "loosing".

I was pleased to find that a number of the competitions actually "awarded" a certificate or something like it to all students who entered. I would love it if every competition would send each participant a thank you letter telling them how great it is that they submitted an entry. Nothing is quite as exciting as knowing someone thinks you are great simply because you participate!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for any who would understand academic competitions for grades K-12, June 7, 2008
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Mary K. Tallant-Runnels and Ann C. Candler-Lotven's ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS FOR GIFTED STUDENTS: A RESOURCE BOOK FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS is a key resource perfect for any who would understand academic competitions for grades K-12. From their impact and potential problems to selecting events to match student strengths, ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS appears in a second, updated edition to make a case for matching academic contests to the needs of special students.
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