Planning for gifted students involves providing depth and complexity beyond grade-level content. Include extension activities, open-ended challenges, independent research opportunities, and connections to real-world applications. Use tiered assignments that allow advanced students to explore topics more deeply, and consider curriculum compacting to eliminate redundant instruction. The goal is challenge without busywork.
Key Points
- Provide depth and complexity, not just more work
- Include open-ended, creative challenges
- Offer independent research and passion projects
- Use tiered assignments with advanced options
- Connect content to real-world applications
- Allow curriculum compacting when appropriate
AI lesson plan generators can include gifted extensions in every plan. TeachMap AI creates tiered activities that challenge advanced learners while keeping them engaged with the same core content as their peers, making differentiation manageable for teachers.