Investigation of Gifted Students' Errors Related to Height and Diagonal Concepts in Geometry Teaching
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the errors of gifted students regarding the concepts of height and diagonal in Geometry. Eighteen gifted students studying at a Science and Art Center in central Anatolia participated in the study. A knowledge test consisting of 5 questions was prepared to collect data. The knowledge test was applied to gifted students. Descriptive analysis method was used to analyze the data in the study. The data obtained in line with the responses of the students to the knowledge test used as a data collection tool were classified under categories in line with the purpose of the study by coding the errors in the solutions of the questions. According to the data obtained, it was concluded that the concept of diagonal and height, which constitute the basis of many subjects in geometry education of gifted individuals, should be emphasized more.
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Name of the board that carries out ethical assessment: Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Social and Humanities Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Board
The date and number of the ethical assessment decision: 31.01.2024 and 2024/01-16
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