Mixed-methods analysis shows significant improvement in problem-solving skills among gifted learners, indicating benefits of targeted STEM enrichment.
This paper investigates the effectiveness of a STEM-based enrichment program on problem-solving skills among gifted students in the United Arab Emirates. Using a concurrent triangulation mixed-methods design, the study employed a content-based test and observational data to assess sixth-grade gifted female student performance before and after the STEM enrichment program. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in students’ problem-solving capabilities. These findings underscore the role of targeted enrichment in fostering critical 21st-century skills among gifted learners and provide actionable insights for curriculum developers and educators seeking to reform gifted education through STEM pedagogy.
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