A Comparison of Spatial-Analytical Ability Levels of Gifted and Average Students

The purpose of this study was to investigate if there was a difference between spatialanalytical ability of gifted students and that of average students. The sample included 52 gifted and 110 average students. The A-2 and 3-5 forms of the DISCOVER Spatial Analytical Assessment (Discovering Intellectual Strengths and Capabilities through Observation While Allowing for Varied Ethnic Responses) and the Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices were used to collect data. Findings showed that the mean of spatial analytical ability of the second grade gifted students were significantly higher than the mean of analytical ability of the second grade average students. Similarly, the mean of spatial analytical ability of the third grade gifted students were significantly higher than the mean of analytical ability of the third grade average students.