Practical strategies for the curriculum differentiation of gifted students.

Make a Twist puts educational theory into practice, assisting teachers and parents to identify and implement appropriate curriculum differentiation strategies for gifted students. Activities, aka ‘Twists’, are readily aligned with all curricular subjects, assessment tasks, and student interests.

Make a Twist is designed for upper primary to middle school students. It can be used for higher-order thinking challenges during class lessons and for extended differentiation tasks.

Make a Twist puts into action the principles of June Maker’s curriculum modification strategies (the ‘Maker model’) in a way that is complex and challenging, therefore appropriate and engaging for high-ability students.

This gifted education resource book helps teachers to build an understanding of a student’s skills, strengths, interests, and learning needs. It facilitates evidence of the adjustments made for gifted students throughout their education.

Communication between parents and teachers is opened through use of Make a Twist, enabling parents to be involved in their gifted child’s education and providing insight into the differentiation that is taking place for their child.

–Michele Juratowitch and Rosanne Blundell