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GIFTED AND TALENTED RESEARCH
Howard County Public School System
CREATE YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY… WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IS UP TO YOU.
HIGH SCHOOL G/T RESEARCH PROGRAM COMPONENTS
G/T Independent Research
G/T Intern/Mentor Program
HIGH SCHOOL G/T CLASSES
Advanced Placement Courses
G/T Research Courses
Intern/Mentor Program Independent Research
College Level Offerings
Rigorous and Challenging High School G/T Content Area Classes (Computer Science, English Language Arts,
Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
Computer Science English Fine Arts Mathematics
Science Social Studies World
Languages
G/T RESEARCH MISSION
The High School Gifted and Talented Research Courses empower students to contribute to the larger community by applying, creating, and evaluating knowledge in a specialized area of study.
RESEARCH PROCESS Study an area of interest as
would a professional researcher in the field of study.
Collaborate with a practicing professional who serves as a project advisor or mentor.
Identify a gap in the existing information, representing a problem to be solved or an issue to be addressed.
RESEARCH PROCESS Formulate an original
research question to guide the primary research study.
Conduct primary research using the research designs and methodologies of practicing professionals.
Write a college-level research-based paper that synthesizes the research.
Develop a product that communicates the results of the research.
RESEARCH PROCESS
Communicate the results of creative achievements to appropriate audiences through oral presentations, visual presentations, and writing.
Complete self-evaluation and reflection.
RESEARCH PROCESS
BENEFITS OF THESE COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES
To gain experience with conducting college-level research while in high school
To follow a personal quest of inquiry and discovery
To apply advanced-level skills in writing, presentation, and research as would an undergraduate in college
To demonstrate real world application and development of knowledge
To work with professionals to investigate a potential career path
To contribute an idea that will benefit the common good and take action to implement it
To interact with adult experts and benefit from their knowledge
To apply time management skills and independent learning
To learn how to communicate by presenting to various audiences
BENEFITS OF THESE COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES
LOGISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS: G/T INTERN/MENTOR PROGRAM Flexibility of schedule to accommodate extra-
curricular activities and mentor placement
Availability of mentor in chosen field of interest
Ability to interact with adults in a professional environment
Reliable transportation and car insurance
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete application for
G/T Research Courses.
Obtain teacher
recommendations.
Interview with G/T Resource
Teacher regarding areas of
interest and potential for
original research.
VARSITY SCHOLARS
QUESTIONS
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[email protected] Please correct the application due date to read January 29.