To identify the mathematically gifted, Mathematical Creative Problem Solving Ability Test (MCPSAT) was developed. The test was developed for 2 years. In the first year, mathematical creative problem solving ability was conceptualized through literature review. Exemplary items were developed and pilot tested. In the second year, the actual test was constructed and standardized. National and local norms were constructed. Statistical analyses verified that the MCPSAT was valid and reliable to be used in identification of the mathematically gifted. Types of problems, specific criteria for scoring and statistical analyses for verification on goodness of tests are described in this paper.
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