Journal of Educational Studies in Science and Mathematics
Abbreviation: JESSM | ISSN (Online): 2979-9899 | DOI: 10.29329/jessm

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Journal of Educational Studies in Science and Mathematics 2024, Vol. 3(2) 45-76

Who are the Mathematically Gifted? A Systematic Review of the Research on Cognitive Characteristics

Yasemin Sipahi & A. Kadir Bahar

pp. 45 - 76   |  DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/jessm.2024.1110.1

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Abstract

This systematic review aimed to explore the cognitive characteristics of mathematically gifted individuals. Screening 497 studies, we obtained 22 empirical research that particularly explored cognitive characteristics of mathematically gifted individuals. We presented our findings under two major themes: domain-specific and domain-general abilities. Research that investigated domain-specific abilities suggested that problem-solving, mathematical creativity, and mathematical reasoning were essential characteristics of mathematical giftedness whereas some domain-general abilities including, perceptual abilities, visual-spatial ability, memory, and reasoning were found to contribute to mathematical giftedness. We also noted several within-group variations, suggesting a complex interaction of cognitive traits. Our results call for brand new frameworks on mathematical giftedness as the findings provide unique domain-specific characteristics that are different from what were provided by renowned models in the field. We also provided implications that encourage differentiated learning practices to meet the academic needs of mathematically gifted individuals.

Keywords: Mathematical Giftedness, Cognitive Characteristics, Visual-Spatial Ability, Reasoning, Systematic Review, Mathematical Talent

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Sipahi, Y., & Bahar, A.K. (2024). Who are the Mathematically Gifted? A Systematic Review of the Research on Cognitive Characteristics. Journal of Educational Studies in Science and Mathematics, 3(2), 45-76. https://doi.org/10.29329/jessm.2024.1110.1

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Sipahi, Y. and Bahar, A. (2024). Who are the Mathematically Gifted? A Systematic Review of the Research on Cognitive Characteristics. Journal of Educational Studies in Science and Mathematics, 3(2), pp. 45-76.

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Sipahi, Yasemin and A. Kadir Bahar (2024). "Who are the Mathematically Gifted? A Systematic Review of the Research on Cognitive Characteristics". Journal of Educational Studies in Science and Mathematics 3 (2):45-76. https://doi.org/10.29329/jessm.2024.1110.1
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