Academic considerations.
Homeschooling can offer increased flexibility and
academic challenge. Flexibility is particularly important since many gifted students are
uneven in their abilities. For example, a child may be several years ahead in math, but
struggling with reading or writing. Some children excel in all areas and require
academic challenges to remain motivated in school. Many of these students sit idly,
waiting for the class to catch up (U.S. Department of Education, 1994b). A rigorous,
academically challenging curriculum offers the opportunity to insert depth and breadth.
For example, the use of primary or original sources and advanced reading material may
lead the gifted learner into critical thinking about an academic subject area or an
interdisciplinary approach to subject matter. Projects, hands-on learning, and
problem-based learning may provide interesting approaches to academic content.
Gifted homeschoolers enjoy opportunities to develop in multifaceted ways and pursue
interests without time and curriculum constraints. Individual learning, tutorials, and small
group classes are some of the options.
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