Opinions of Science Teachers about the Assessment of Talented Students in Science and Arts Centers

This study employed qualitative research method. A semi-structured interview was conducted with sci-ence teachers. Opinions of the science teachers in Science and Art Centers were taken for the evalua-tion of gifted students. The data obtained as a result of the interviews were analyzed by content analysis method. Teachers expressed a common view that the lessons were productive when they were acted on according to students’ interests. In addition, the teaching methods and assessment tools used by the science teachers in their courses are important for the recognition of gifted students. According to the opin-ions of the teachers, it was determined that no specif-ic measurement and evaluation were made for gifted students but alternative measurements and evalua-tion methods were used to measure the development of gifted students.