Abstract
Mathematical processing related to solving short geometric problems that require logical reasoning was examined among students who differ in levels of general giftedness (G) and excellence in mathematics (EM)using Event-related potentials (ERP) methodology. Sixty-seven high school male students participated in this study. The study participants were divided into four major study groups designed according to various combinations of G and EM factors. The G and EM factors had a similar effect on accuracy and reaction time: students who excel in mathematics (EM) and students who are generally gifted (G) were more accurate compared to their peers who are not excellent in mathematics (NEM) and non-gifted (NG), respectively.At the same time, G and EM factors affected electro physiological measures differently, with a significant interaction between G and EM factors related to ERP absolute amplitudes in some problem-solving stages.Based on the differences found, we suggest that our study demonstrated that G and EM factors are interrelated but are different in nature. We recommend that ability grouping in school mathematics must consider both excellence in mathematics and general giftedness, that is, the EM and G factors
| Translated title of the contribution | Brain activity associated with logical inference in geometry in students with different ability levels |
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| Original language | Hebrew |
| Pages (from-to) | 44-59 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | מחקר ועיון בחינוך מתמטי |
| Volume | 10 |
| State | Published - 2023 |
IHP Publications
- ihp
- Electrophysiology
- Excellence
- Geometry
- Gifted children
- Gifted persons
- Logic
- Mathematical ability
- Mathematics -- Study and teaching
- Problem solving -- Study and teaching
- School children