The
Quest program utilizes Dr. George Betts’ Autonomous Learner Model for
the Gifted and Talented. This model challenges students to be
responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation
of their own learning. The CISD Quest curriculum is based on
the state TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills). Gifted
curriculum incorporates many learning objectives in each unit
of study that are appropriate to the development of gifted students. |
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| Quest Curriculum: |
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Is interdisciplinary
Is appropriate for the advanced learner
Incorporates the opportunity to develop students’ creative and
critical thinking skills
Focuses on real world challenges
Requires the use of diverse resources including technology
Permits students to choose topics that are of particular interest to
them |
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| Quest students are grouped and served through a differentiated
instruction model in the regular classroom. The Quest teacher is
available as a resource to all teachers and students. Other services
include: |
| K |
Inclusion during first semester and
enrichment class after identification
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| 1-4 |
Weekly pullout enrichment class
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| 5-6 |
Bi-weekly pullout enrichment classes and accelerated mathematics
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| 7-8 |
The Quest teacher monitors individual
Quest students and assists teachers in
planning differentiated experiences, accelerated mathematics, and Pre-AP
science
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| 9-12 |
Differentiation with Honors and
Advanced Placement class options and Quest
English |
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