Math Curriculum for Gifted Students Lessons, Activities, and Extensions for Gifted and Advanced Learners, Student Workbooks, Sections III-IV (Set of 5): Grade 3

Section III: Number and Operations—Fractions Lesson 3.1: Fractions and Number Lines Lesson 3.1: Activity Lesson 3.1: Practice Lesson 3.1: Assessment Practice Lesson 3.2: Equivalent Fractions Lesson 3.2: Activity Lesson 3.2: Practice Lesson 3.2: Assessment Practice Lesson 3.3: Comparing Fractions Lesson 3.3: Activity Lesson 3.3: Practice Lesson 3.3: Assessment Practice Section IV: Geometry Lesson 4.1: Classifying Shapes Lesson 4.1: Activity Lesson 4.1: Practice Lesson 4.1: Assessment Practice Lesson 4.2: Partition Shapes Into Equal Areas Lesson 4.2: Activity Lesson 4.2: Practice Lesson 4.2: Assessment Practice

Biography

The Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary, a research and development center, was established in 1988 under the direction of Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska. The center provides services to educators, policy makers, graduate students, researchers, parents, and students in support of the needs of gifted and talented individuals. Located in Williamsburg, VA, the center has established a national reputation for excellence in research, curriculum development, and service. Several major grants, including funding from the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, have provided significant support for the work of the Center.

Margaret Jess McKowen Patti is a third- and fourth-grade teacher of gifted students at Zachary Elementary School in Louisiana, where she recently received the Zachary Community School District Teacher of the Year.