DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE ACTIVITY IN GIFTED STUDENTS THROUGH SOLVING CHALLENGING MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS

Abstract

This article discusses ways to develop the creative activity of gifted students by solving challenging problems. The study analyzed the impact of challenging-problems based project work on creative activity performed jointly with students. In this regard, a number of research tasks were solved: an analysis of related scientific and methodological works was carried out, the content and relevance of problem reports were revealed. The authors identified the possibilities of promoting the development of critical and creative thinking abilities of students and increasing their engagement in the educational process through the use of the project method of problem solving. The study employed the methods of literary review, comparative analysis, generalization, modeling, project, control, survey and pedagogical experiment. The criteria and level indicators used to assess the creative activity of students are systematized. Based on the results of the experiment, an analysis of the level of development of students' creative activity was carried out. In addition, the importance of strengthening the support of parents and subject teachers in unlocking the potential of gifted students, as well as encouraging the achievements of students, is emphasized. The proposed methodological approaches ensure the active participation of gifted students in the educational process, contribute to the increase of interest in knowledge and creative abilities, are substantiated by specific practical examples. Recommendations are given such as the creation of a bank of problem reports in schools of gifted students, the organization of special trainings for subject teachers.