The effect of realistic mathematics education on special talent students' success in mathematics

In this research it was aimed to investigate the effect of the realistic mathematics education approach on gifted students' mathematics achievement. The research was conducted Pre-test/post-test control group model and quasi-experimental design was used in the study. The study was carried out during 2021-2022 academic year at Science and Art Center in Antalya. 36 student participated in this research. The math courses of experiment group were carried out using the RME approach for eight weeks. Mathematics achievement test prepared by the researcher was used as an instrument. The data obtained from through the research were analyzed with paired t-test and Shapiro-Wilk normallik testi using the SPSS program. According to the results of the study, it is found out that there is a significant difference between the groups' mathematics scores. Thus, it can be said that RME approach has a positive effect on the achivement of the gifted students.