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mathematically precocious  

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  • Precocity in mathematical ability is a well-documented phenomenon in the history of science and mathematics. The history of mathematics and the literature in gifted education indicates that mathematical precocity is a relatively rare trait in the general population and one that typically manifests at a young age. [Source: Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent; Mathematically Precocious]

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