Investigation of Problem-Solving and Problem-Posing Abilities of Seventh-Grade Students

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Problem Solving; Grade 7; Foreign Countries; Academically Gifted; Gifted; Mathematics; Mathematics Education; Teaching Methods; Mathematics Instruction; Creativity; Mathematical Models; Creative Thinking; Public Schools; Private Schools; Elementary School Mathematics; Mathematics Curriculum; Achievement Tests; Statistical Analysis; Correlation; Fractions; Elementary School Students; Student Attitudes; Mathematics Tests

1303-0485

This study aims to examine the effect of multiple problem-solving skills on the problem-posing abilities of gifted and non-gifted students and to assess whether the possession of such skills can predict giftedness or affect problem-posing abilities. Participants' metaphorical images of problem posing were also explored. Participants were 20 gifted and 85 non-gifted seventh graders, and quantitative and qualitative research methods were used for data collection and analysis. The relationship between multiple problem-solving skills and giftedness was investigated, and a strong correlation between problem solving in multiple ways and problem-posing abilities was observed in both the gifted and non-gifted students. Moreover, problem solving in multiple ways was observed in both the gifted and non-gifted students. Metaphorical images were based on the participants' experiences with problem posing, and they associated their positive or negative metaphors depending on their problem-posing performance.

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2016

EJ1101279