High-level skills in the specific domain of mathematics: a systematic review of empirical findings in neurocognition
Habilidades avançadas em domínios específicos da matemática: uma revisão sistemática dos resultados empíricos em neurocognição
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to provide a perspective on high ability development research, emphasizing the mathematics specific domain. Based on a specific bibliography search approach, with the PRISMA methodology, we carried out a systematic review of the existing literature on this subject in the 2011-2020 decade in international collections. We examined 15 empirical articles on high ability in mathematics in a main area: neurocognition. Relevant findings were brought together in order to identify the cognitive abilities that predict high mathematical abilities and the underlying neurobiological mechanisms. We present in an orderly manner those empirical manifestations that contribute to the definition of a neurocognitive profile of people with high abilities in mathematics. The analysis of these results suggests alternatives for the early identification of the students with high abilities in mathematics and the subsequent development of their talent. Finally, we propose some literature gaps to address in future research.
Keywords: mathematical giftedness; high abilities in mathematics; mathematical talent; mathematics education; neurocognition; systematic review.
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