This term places unnecessary pressure and expectations on these students and creates a barrier between them and their classmates. It may also engender resentment and lowered self-esteem in students not in the program. It's important to encourage gifted children to interact with their classmates and respect their views. Give students more advanced work in their areas of strength. Keep in mind that a gifted student should only be accelerated in subjects where he or she has excelled.
Teachers also can adapt their instruction.
For example, they can alter the pace of instruction for gifted students by eliminating some of the material or by allowing them to cover the same material in a shorter time. This is called curriculum compacting and has proven especially effective in math and spelling. Teachers also can expose gifted students to new material and more advanced concepts, or have them do independent study on a related topic. Whatever the method used, it's vital for teachers to monitor gifted students to ensure that they do not feel overwhelmed. Have students do independent projects.