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Purpose: This research aims at analyzing graduate theses and articles made on gifted individual in science education in Turkey through content analysis. Design/Methodology/Approach: In the research, 16 theses (10 master’s and six PhD theses) and 37 articles made between January 2018 and July 2020 were analyzed with content analysis. The studies were accessed from The Council of Higher Education National Thesis Center and Google Academic database. Findings: In the studies in which content analysis made, current issues were determined as STEM education, curriculum studies, and teaching material development. In most of the studies, qualitative research method was used and “case study” among qualitative research and “survey” among quantitative research models were frequently used. A limited number of experimental researches have shown that learning approaches such as STEM Education, Brain Based Learning, Differentiated Teaching, Argumentation Based Learning, Project Based Learning, Computer Based Learning have positive results on self-regulated learning strategies, attitude towards science, scientific process skills, problem solving skills, creativity and critical thinking skills. Highlights: It has been concluded that more experimental studies with different variables are needed on science education in gifted. Making studies on entrepreneurial skills, use of technology and different education levels are recommended.

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