Examining the Usage of Problem-Solving Strategies By the Eighth Grade Gifted and Non-Gifted Students

Although a great deal of research has been carried out on problem-solving and problem-solving strategies, few studies have been conducted on the strategies used by the gifted and non-gifted students while solving problems. therefore, this study aims to examine the strategies used for solving mathematical problems by the eighth grade gifted and non-gifted primary school students. we have conducted a case study with 6 gifted and 6 non-gifted students. clinical interview method and problems have been used as data collection tools. as a result, it has been seen that the gifted students use more strategy do while solving a problem. in addition, when the both groups are taken together, it has been found out that the accounting for all possibilities strategy has been used most and the guessing-testing strategy has been never used.