Recent research has indicated that acceleration of students who are gifted
A)has been unnecessarily discouraged in the past.
B)is related to lower achievement.
C)results in poor social and emotional adjustment.
D)robs students of the companionship of their age group.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Recent research indicates that acceleration for gifted students has been unnecessarily discouraged in the past, and that it can lead to improved academic and social outcomes. Studies have shown that gifted students who are allowed to accelerate often perform better academically and experience positive social and emotional development. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Options B, C, and D are all incorrect as they do not align with current research on acceleration for gifted students.

Recent Research Has Indicated That Acceleration of Students Who Are