Research Needs in Mathematical Giftedness and Creativity
A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 March 2025 | Viewed by 55
Special Issue Editors
Interests: math and science methods; the use of problem solving with upper elementary and middle grade gifted students; the types of mathematical problem solving tasks
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue invites articles in which authors explore the nature and nurture of mathematical giftedness and creativity. Aiming to engage a diverse audience, we welcome empirical and research-driven manuscripts that can guide future research in this field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Expanding our understanding of the various facets of creative mathematical thinking.
- Identifying creativity in mathematical ability.
- Examining the influence of attitudes, emotions, and beliefs.
- Assessing the impact of different pedagogical approaches on nurturing creative mathematical talent and critical thinking, including the following:
- Challenges faced by classroom teachers;
- "Success stories" with potential for scaling;
- Non-traditional perspectives on learning math that can enhance talent development.
- Investigating the relationship between creativity and various cognitive abilities.
- Presenting case studies of students who demonstrate creative potential in mathematics.
Advancements in mathematical creativity research are crucial for several reasons: they deepen our understanding of how new mathematical ideas are generated, enhance mathematics education by fostering creative thinking, identify factors that support or inhibit creativity, and ultimately contribute to the progression of mathematics through innovative problem-solving and the development of new theories.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and to the valuable insights they will bring to this important field.
Prof. Dr. Scott Chamberlin
Dr. Eric Mann
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- innovation
- mathematical creativity
- mathematical giftedness
- mathematical promise
- mathematical advancement
- originality
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