DETERMINING THE STATISTICAL REASONING LEVELS OF GIFTED MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, vol.16, no.2, pp.1-10, 2026 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 16 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2026
- Journal Name: International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications
- Journal Indexes: EBSCO Education Source
- Page Numbers: pp.1-10
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the statistical reasoning levels of gifted middle school students, and to examine these levels in terms of variables such as grade level and parental education status. The research was conducted with 150 students attending Science and Art Centres (BİLSEM) in İzmir, and the students' statistical reasoning skills were measured using LOCUS Assessment Questions. A correlational survey model was used in the study. The data were analysed using quantitative methods. The study found that gifted students had low levels of statistical reasoning skills. Furthermore, analysis of grade levels revealed that 7th and 8th grade students performed better than 6th grade students, but there was no significant difference between 7th and 8th grades. No significant difference was observed between parents' educational status and students' reasoning levels. The results reveal that, despite gifted students' high analytical thinking abilities, they struggle to understand complex statistical concepts, and that their education in this area needs to be strengthened in greater depth.