Giftedness in Brazil: To what extent does terminology really matter?

2021 ◽  
pp. 026142942110647
Author(s):  
Denise S. Fleith ◽  
Eunice M. L. S. Alencar ◽  
Nielsen Pereira

For more than 90 years, terminology related to giftedness in Brazil has evolved, proliferating terms used to describe gifted individuals. Terms such as superdotado (the common translation of gifted into Portuguese) may lead lay people to think of gifted students as only those with extremely high ability or extraordinary capabilities and is often used in a way that carries a negative connotation. On the other hand, terms such as high ability student, which is associated with academics, and talented, which suggests artistic endeavors, may not capture the full range of possible areas in which a student can be gifted. We argue that because terminology is important and can influence policy and practice, it is crucial to have clear definitions, but it is even more important to go beyond terms to clarify the phenomenon of giftedness, disseminate relevant research, and inform parents of gifted students and professionals working with these students.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Sari Wulandari ◽  
Ali Syahbana ◽  
Tanzimah Tanzimah ◽  
Yilun Shang ◽  
Robert Weinhandl ◽  
...  

The aims of this analysis are to explain the level of thinking of grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Talang Ubi in solving Pythagorean Theorem questions based on Van Hiele's theory. The research approach used in this analysis is descriptive qualitative case study research. The subjects of this research were three students of grade VIII of SMP Negeri 1 Talang Ubi, South Sumatera Indonesia. The three students were chosen based on their test answers on the Pythagorean Theorem material, with one being a high-ability student, one being a medium-ability student, and one being a low-ability student. The study's data collection techniques included assessments, interviews, and documentation. Techniques for data processing include data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The findings revealed that high-ability students could complete all four stages of Van Hiele's thinking: imagination, interpretation, informal deduction, and deduction. Moderate students achieved three levels of Van Hiele's thinking, including visualization, analysis, and informal deduction, while low-ability students achieved only one level of Van Hiele's thinking, visualization.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Mindo Hotmaida Sinambela

Each student has different abilities in problem solving, especially in story problems. Haji (1994: 13) suggests that questions that can be used to determine students' abilities in the field of mathematics study can take the form of story problems. The purpose of this research is to describe the ability of students to solve mathematical problems in solving comparative story problems based on Polya's steps. This research is a descriptive study using a qualitative approach. Three (3) subjects were taken from students of class VIIA at SMP Negeri 1 Wamena consisting of one high ability student, one medium ability student, and one low ability student. Retrieval of data taken by the test and interview methods. The test used was in the form of a description test of three (3) questions. Based on the research results obtained: the ability to solve mathematical problems in High Ability Students (SKT) can do all the problem solving comparative story problems based on Polya steps, while the Medium Ability Students (SKS) there are two questions that have not fully taken Polya's steps specifically implementing the completion plan and check again. For Low Ability Students (SKR) almost all the questions given cannot be solved using Polya steps.Keywords: Problem solving, Polya steps, comparison problems.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lalu Saparwadi ◽  
Cahyowatin Cahyowatin

The purpose of this study is to determine the process of solving the problem of students who are high-ability based on Polya step. This research uses the qualitative approach. The subject in this study was a high-ability student. The results of this study indicate that the ability to solve the problem of high-ability students based on Polya steps are: (1) Understanding the problem begins by understanding the vocabulary, identifying all the facts in the form of existing information data, connecting all information from the identification result, and ending by identifying the question ; (2) A plan for splitting begins with the selection of operations and establishes the formulation of equations; (3) Implement the plan of splitting; (4) Re-checking of the settlement result obtained by substituting the result obtained to the initial equation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-96
Author(s):  
Wasilatur Rofiqoh ◽  
Iza Syahroni ◽  
Eva Latipah

The problem that arises in this study is “How to analyze children’s thinking skills in solving a problem of introducing the function of the clock and the concept of time with Schoenfels’s theory”. In detail, the problem of how student’s critical thinking skills will be discussed in accordance with the five steps of problem solving according to Schoenfeld, namely Reading, Analysis, Exploration, Implementation, and Verification. Data collection through the method of tests, interviews, and documentation with the subject is three people selected with the criteria of one high- ability student, one medium- ability student, and one low- ability student. This research is qualitative, because the type of data in this study is qualitative in the form if description of words or sentences in the form of a picture. The result of the study concluded that of the three subjects who had high, medium, and low abilities there were differences in critical thinking abilities. In short, the subject with high ability is able to master 12 indicators of critical thinking well, while the subject with moderae ability is able to master 7 of the 12 existing indicators of critical thinking, and the subject with low ability is only able to master 5 of the 12 existing indicators of critical thinking. Abstrak Masalah yang muncul dalam penelitian ini yaitu “ Bagaimana analisa kemampuan berfikir anak dalam menyelesaikan suatu masalah pengenalan fungsi jam dan konsep waktu dengan teori Schoenfeld”. Secara rinci permasalahan bagaimana kemampuan berfikir kritis siswa yang akan dibahas sesuai dengan  lima langkah pemecahan masalah menurut Schoenfeld yaitu Reading, Analysis, Exploration, Implementation, dan Verification. Pengumpulan data melalui metode tes,  wawancara, dan dokumentasi dengan subjek adalah tiga orang yang dipilih dengan kriteria satu orang siswa berkemampuan tinggi, satu orang siswa berkemampuan sedang, dan satu orang siswa berkemampuan rendah. Penelitian Ini termasuk kualitatif , karena jenis data dalam penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif berupa deskripsi kata- kata ataupun kalimat dalam bentuk gamber. Hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa dari tiga subjek yang mempunyai kemampuan tinggi, sedang, dan rendah ada perbedaan dalam kemampuan berfikir kritis. Secara singkat yaitu subjek yang memiliki kemampuan tinggi mampu menguasai 12 indikator- indikator berfikir kritis dengan baik, sedangkan subjek berkemampuan sedang mampu mneguasai 7 dari 12 indikator berfikir kritis yang ada, dan subjek berkemampuan rendah hanya mampu mnguasai 5 dari 12 indikator berfikir kritis yang ada. Kata Kunci:  Kemampuan Berfikir Kritis, Teori Schoenfeld


Author(s):  
CHRISTOPHER OWUSU-ANSAH ◽  
AUGUSTUS KWAW BREW ◽  
ROSEMARY ADU POKU

Educational institutions and employers who depend on the authenticity of academic certificates for making admission and hiring decisions face a considerable challenge in identifying the features of genuine academic certificates including tedious verification processes and wrongful engagement of unqualified personnel. The purpose of this paper was to identify trends in academic certificate production with specific regards to their standard features, such as wording, security enhancements and features, and other unique features, and the extent to which these features contribute to the intrinsic and extrinsic values of certificates. Furthermore, the paper investigates the extent to which selected universities replace lost or damaged certificates. The study employed a qualitative design involving document and web content analysis. To address the central question of the study, the authors analysed the standard features of academic certificates issued by 20 universities across the globe. Furthermore, we performed a web content analysis to find policies or guidelines on the replacement of academic certificates. The results revealed that while academic certificates from the selected institutions bore a few unique characteristics, most of the certificates, however, bore many common features. Some of the common features included the location of the emblem/logo of the on the certificate, date of the award, degree name, signature specimen of top officials, and security features such as holograms. On the other hand, unique features included some certificates displaying a statement on the availability of electronic certificates, rendering of the university’s name in multiple languages, among others. The study also found that lost or mutilated certificates are replaced by European-based universities, whereas those in Africa did not. Among others, the paper recommended that awarding institutions in Africa should consider re-issuing lost or destroyed certificates.


2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 379-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Percy-Smith ◽  
Marilyn Taylor

AbstractInterest in children's participation has in the main come about as a result of the UNCRC. However, children's participation is also relevant to a wider global interest in citizen and community participation more generally. But there is surprisingly little sharing of experience and learning between the research communities concerned with children's participation on the one hand and community engagement and empowerment on the other. This article seeks to address that gap by reflecting on the learning from both of these traditions, drawing mainly on UK experience. It begins by outlining some of the key dilemmas and challenges facing children's participation. It then explores the parallels between that experience and the experience of community participation in New Labour's neighbourhood and democratic renewal programmes. It goes on to consider some theoretical tools for responding to the common dilemmas in both settings, before discussing the implications for children's participation. It ends by arguing that more attention to children's participation could benefit community engagement policy and practice more widely.


Author(s):  
CHRISTOPHER M. OWUSU-ANSAH ◽  
AUGUSTUS KWAW BREW ◽  
ROSEMARY ADU POKU

Educational institutions and employers who depend on the authenticity of academic certificates for making admission and hiring decisions face a considerable challenge in identifying the features of genuine academic certificates including tedious verification processes and wrongful engagement of unqualified personnel. The purpose of this paper was to identify trends in academic certificate production with specific regards to their standard features, such as wording, security enhancements and features, and other unique features, and the extent to which these features contribute to the intrinsic and extrinsic values of certificates. Furthermore, the paper investigates the extent to which selected universities replace lost or damaged certificates. The study employed a qualitative design involving document and web content analysis. To address the central question of the study, the authors analysed the standard features of academic certificates issued by 20 universities across the globe. Furthermore, we performed a web content analysis to find policies or guidelines on the replacement of academic certificates. The results revealed that while academic certificates from the selected institutions bore a few unique characteristics, most of the certificates, however, bore many common features. Some of the common features included the location of the emblem/logo of the on the certificate, date of the award, degree name, signature specimen of top officials, and security features such as holograms. On the other hand, unique features included some certificates displaying a statement on the availability of electronic certificates, rendering of the university’s name in multiple languages, among others. The study also found that lost or mutilated certificates are replaced by European-based universities, whereas those in Africa did not. Among others, the paper recommended that awarding institutions in Africa should consider re-issuing lost or destroyed certificates.


2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reimer Kornmann

Summary: My comment is basically restricted to the situation in which less-able students find themselves and refers only to literature in German. From this point of view I am basically able to confirm Marsh's results. It must, however, be said that with less-able pupils the opposite effect can be found: Levels of self-esteem in these pupils are raised, at least temporarily, by separate instruction, academic performance however drops; combined instruction, on the other hand, leads to improved academic performance, while levels of self-esteem drop. Apparently, the positive self-image of less-able pupils who receive separate instruction does not bring about the potential enhancement of academic performance one might expect from high-ability pupils receiving separate instruction. To resolve the dilemma, it is proposed that individual progress in learning be accentuated, and that comparisons with others be dispensed with. This fosters a self-image that can in equal measure be realistic and optimistic.


2017 ◽  
pp. 98-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Tirole

In the fourth chapter of the book “The economy of the common good”, the nature of economics as a science and research practices in their theoretical and empirical aspects are discussed. The author considers the processes of modeling, empirical verification of models and evaluation of research quality. In addition, the features of economic cognition and the role of mathematics in economic research are analyzed, including the example of relevant research in game theory and information theory.


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