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DUKE TIP
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| First Name | Last Name | Grade Level |
| Matthew | Bonner | 4 |
| Daniel | Izatt | 5 |
| Hannah | Moore | 5 |
| Anuj | Thakkar | 5 |
| Anuj | Sanghvi | 5 |
| Anup | Sanghvi | 5 |
| Jessica | Tawade | 5 |
| Neel | Patel | 5 |
So What is Duke TIP?
TIP (Talent Identification Program) is a program that identifies gifted children based on standardized test scores and provides resources to assist in nurturing their development. Being part of TIP means that the gifted child has access to programs and services that may not be available at school.
Duke TIP helps gifted kids and also provides valuable resources for their parents, teachers, and schooladministration. Duke's program is considered a leader in this type of early identification of gifted talent. Since 1980 they have helped over 1.8 million gifted children learn about their exceptional abilities.
Beginning in fourth or fifth grade, students who participate in TIP become part of a network of other gifted children and their families. The annual fee is $25 and for that you get access to advanced testing, a newsletter, and plenty of communication and information about how to give your gifted child everything to reach his or her full potential.
Advanced Level Testing
Although not required, a big advantage of being in TIP is the opportunity for fourth and fifth grade students to take seventh grade level standardized tests. When they reach seventh grade, they take college entrance exams like the SAT. What's the point? Gifted kids often score so high on their own grade-level testing that the results are not useful because they fail to measure variation.
Taking above-level tests gives gifted students and their families a better understanding the student's level relative to gifted peers. This is helpful in determining appropriate challenges for that particular student. Above-level testing can pinpoint areas of strength as well as demonstrate to the child (and school administration if necessary) the child's advanced ability. Tangible test scores can be a strong motivator for kids who may not otherwise realize their uniqueness.
When seventh grade kids take the college entrance exams they receive information about university level resources available to them based on their scores. This can be invaluable both academically and financially.
Purpose
The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) identifies gifted children and provides resources to nurture the development of these exceptionally bright youngsters. Giftedness is greatly misunderstood, and children with advanced intellectual and academic abilities continually perplex and challenge educators and parents. Duke TIP is committed to serving this unique group of students by providing services and programs beyond what is offered in the classroom. Often schools do not have the resources and staff to adequately provide for the academic challenges and social and emotional support that gifted children require. Through Duke TIP a whole range of activities and programs are accessible to parents and teachers to meet the individual needs of gifted children.
For a variety of reasons, many gifted children simply do not reach their full potential. Exceptionally bright students often go unrecognized because they hide their talents, underachieve, or exhibit behavioral problems. In addition, a disproportionately large number of minority group students, youngsters from families where English is not the primary spoken language in the home, and children from less affluent families are at risk for not being identified as gifted.
Duke TIP provides students with the opportunity to learn more about their abilities. Qualifying fourth and fifth grade students may participate in Duke TIP’s 4th/5th Grade Talent Search (formerly MAP) program and may take advantage of its optional above-level testing. Through Duke TIP’s 7th Grade Talent Search program, which focuses on the identification, recognition, and support of high-ability students, qualifying seventh grade students take college entrance exams alongside high school students. A large number of 7th grade Talent Search participants earn scores that many high school seniors would envy.
Beginning at critical points in education, Duke TIP gives students a chance to learn more about their abilities. Through identification, recognition, information, advocacy, challenging educational programs, and research, Duke TIP offers a wide array of services to students, their parents, educators, and schools. Duke TIP enjoys a long history of supporting and extending local efforts to better understand, motivate, enrich, and academically challenge the brightest students in our nation.
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agnewsnow said
at 10:41 am on May 11, 2009
i am a participant-horse crazy
agnewsnow said
at 10:44 am on May 11, 2009
I'm in the duke tips talent search-brace face
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