High School Class for Gifted Pupils in Physics and Sciences and Pupils` Skills Measured by Standard and Pisa Test

TL;DR

This study evaluates the skills of gifted high school students in physics and sciences through standard and PISA tests, comparing their performance with students on regular curricula to assess the benefits of specialized education tracks.

Contribution

It provides an analysis of gifted students' skills and compares their performance to standard curriculum students, highlighting the impact of specialized physics and science education.

Findings

Gifted students outperform standard curriculum peers in problem-solving tests.

Specialized curricula enhance skills in physics and sciences.

Item analysis offers insights into learning strategies effectiveness.

Abstract

The ``High school class for students with special abilities in physics`` was founded in Nis, Serbia in 2003. The basic aim of this project has been introducing a broadened curriculum of physics, mathematics, computer science, as well as chemistry and biology. We present analysis of the pupils` skills in solving rather problem oriented test, as PISA test, and compare their results with the results of pupils who study under standard curricula. Analysis of achievement data should clarify what are benefits of introducing in school system track for gifted students. Additionally, item analysis helps in understanding and improvement of learning strategies efficacy.