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Title: Development of a Framework for Identifying Science Giftedness in Middle School Students
Language: English
Authors: Shari Hiltbrand (ORCID 0000-0001-9602-8777), Mihwa Park (ORCID 0000-0002-9549-9515)
Source: International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. 2026 14(1):329-349.
Availability: International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya, 42090, Turkey. e-mail: ijermst@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijemst.net/index.php/ijemst/index
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 21
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Academically Gifted, Ability Identification, Sciences, Middle School Teachers, Gifted Education, Student Characteristics
ISSN: 2147-611X
Abstract: Science giftedness exists at the intersection of intellectual academic ability in science and psychosocial characteristics of gifted individuals (Feist, 2013). However, the specific characteristics of science giftedness have not been fully investigated for identification purposes. This study seeks to fill this research gap by developing a framework for science giftedness and by identifying a distinct set of characteristics of science giftedness. Perceptions of science giftedness were gathered from middle school science and gifted teachers from a variety of school types, locations, and socioeconomic settings, as well as science education and giftedness/gifted education researchers using a qualitative Grounded Delphi Method (GDM). As a result, a framework and set of characteristics for identifying science giftedness were developed to help educators recognize and better support science gifted students. This proposed framework serves as a guide for educators and researchers in identifying gifted science students during the middle school years.
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