How do gifted girls differ from their non-gifted peers? Research on the charactersitics of gifted girls has highlighted the following points: * Gifted girls tend to score more like males than do nongifted females on measures of interests, values, and personalities. * Women with high ability tend to be more achievement oriented and are more interested in male-dominated professions.

Gifted students are often avid readers and teachers need to provide additional reading beyond the set text when planning units of work. The following is a suggested list of readings for the theme 'Courage and Survival' for grades 5 - 8.