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Gifted and talented students

a study of the relationship between epistemological and motivational beliefs of gifted students about learning process and knowledge of mathematics

the purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between epistemological and motivational beliefs about mathematics among gifted students. to this end , 334 first year high school gifted students were selected through applying the otis intelligence test. epistemological beliefs questionnaire (ebq) and motivational beliefs about mathematics scale (mbms) were also used as measurement inst...

Memory and Speed of Processing in General Gifted and Excelling in Mathematics Students

The present study examined the memory and speed of processing abilities associated with general giftedness (G) and excellence in mathematics (E). The research involved four groups of 16-18 years old participants varying in levels of G and E. 160 participants were tested on a battery of three memory tests and five speed of processing tests. Working-memory was found to be related to both G and E ...

Relationships between Playfulness and Creativity among Students Gifted in Mathematics and Science

Globalization and the multitude of technological changes that have affected societies in recent years have introduced complex and diverse problems into the daily lives of individuals. Indeed, great effort is expended to create rich and abundant lives, especially in the age of the knowledge economy. In this context, “creativity” has come to be seen as the most precious human asset. Many scholars...

Optimising the Learning of Gifted Aboriginal Students

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (2000) “Education for All” goals, all students are entitled to opportunities to fulfil their potential. This implies that appropriate programs need to be in place for all children, especially gifted Aboriginal students. Accordingly, this means that all educational institutions in Australia have an obligation to ...