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accelerated, ppl. a.|ækˈsɛləreɪtɪd|
[f. prec. + -ed.]
Hastened, quickened. accelerated motion, in Physics: motion continually increased in velocity.
1803Wood Mech. §1. 11 When the successive portions of space, described in equal times, continually increase, the motion is said to be accelerated. 1850McCosh Div. Govt. (1874) ii. iii. 243 The stone loosened from the brow of the mountain, and descending with an ever accelerated speed. 1903Proc. Physical Soc. XVIII. 598 The radiating power of an accelerated electric charge. 1942Stranathan Particles vii. 295 On the classical theory of radiation from an accelerated electron it can be shown that the energy distribution should approach zero asymptotically at short wave lengths.
▸ Educ. (orig. and chiefly N. Amer.). Of a student: progressing more rapidly than is usual through a course of study, esp. because of exceptional ability. Also, of a course of study: designed to be completed in a shorter time than is usual.
[1916L. M. Terman Measurem. of Intelligence i. 13 [He] was a little over 7½ years when tested. He was in the third grade, and was therefore thought by his teacher to be accelerated in school. ]1920Jrnl. Educ. Res. 2 603 Those near the median score should go into the accelerated group. 1935H. Alpern in H. L. Cohen & N. G. Coryell Educating Superior Students 226 Another objection to segregation is based on the theory that it causes a lack of play and companionship and limits social experience for the rapidly accelerated pupil. 1951Microfilm Abstr. 2 903 Although the experimental class does not excel other groups on all units of the course, it does on a sufficient number to give support to the practice of a one-term accelerated class. 1983P. Marshall Praisesong for Widow iii. 114 In the evenings a steady round of classes, fall, winter and spring. And summer as well, because he took advantage of the accelerated courses offered then to build his credits. 1993N.Y. Times 7 Nov. iv. 15/6 We tell the children they should be proud of their abilities... But I have to camouflage the fact that these are academically accelerated kids when I write proposals. Because all the focus now is on remediation.
▸ accelerated learning n. Educ. (orig. and chiefly N. Amer.) (a) an educational system or programme which allows children that are more academically able to progress through school more rapidly than their peers; (b) an intensive method or course of study which enables material to be learnt in a shorter time than is usual.
1944Jrnl. Higher Educ. 15 40 At a time when *accelerated learning is of national importance, the exceptional individual must be found and advanced as quickly as possible. 1959Amer. School Board Jrnl. 13823/3 This system of accelerated learning has been accompanied by many problems. 1976U.S. News & World Rep. (Nexis) 12 Apr. 56 Accelerated learning. Houston has special programs at the kindergarten through high-school levels. 1991Atlantic Dec. 35 (advt.) The technique of accelerated learning, as conveyed by these proven foreign language courses, allows anyone to comfortably converse in a new language within 30 days. 2000C. Finnan & J. D. Swanson Accelerating Learning of All Students i. 10 Accelerated learning focuses on the intellectual quality of schoolwork, on the depth and substance of learning. |