Insight elements of mathematical problem solving in generally gifted and mathematical experts: ERP amplitudes in PO electrodes.

ABSTRACT: School mathematics mainly embraces algorithmic problem solving, pays less attention to strategic reasoning, and rarely contains insightful problem solving. Based on our previous research, we hypothesize that success in solving insight problems correlates strongly with general giftedness, while mathematical expertise is essential for strategy-based problem solving. Furthermore, we employ a phenomenon of greater ERP amplitudes in PO4/8 electrodes associated with insightful problem solving. In this study, 114 high school students (aged 16-18) with varying degrees of general giftedness and mathematical expertise were asked to solve mathematical problem of three distinct type: (1) function problems, whose solutions are memory-based; (2) area problems that necessitate strategic thinking; and (3)

SUBMITTER: Waisman I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006039 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature