The aim of this report is to provide up-to-date research findings about the development and education of very able pupils, and so improve communication between researchers and those who make and carry out practical educational decisions. Although it does touch on some theories, the text is primarily concerned with work with the very able which can be assessed on compared results, whether statistically analysed or demonstrable. Because the reported studies reflect different educational systems and outlooks, national contexts are provided along with descriptions of the procedures. Not all of the several hundreds of references from which this information has been drawn can be provided in the confines of this book, so those chosen are the ones which are considered important markers in the field.
It is clear from the evidence that excellence does not emerge without appropriate help. To reach an exceptionally high standard in any area very able children need the means to learn, which includes material to work with, focused challenging tuition and the encouragement to follow their stars.
This research report focuses on the three most frequently asked questions:
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Who are the very able?
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What are the very able like?
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How to educate the very able?
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