A comparative study of the special education and regular programs for the gifted fourth grade pupils in the public schools of Davao City

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the comparison between the special education and regular programs for the gifted fourth grade pupils in the public schools in Davao City.The descriptive and experimental method was used as the design for the study. Results showed that there is no significant difference between the fourth grade gifted pupils from the special classes and those from the regular classes with respect to their mean academic achievements.The study concludes that there are similarities and differences between the regular and special programs for the gifted.