The Impact of STEM Enrichment on Problem-Solving Skills Among Gifted Learners

This paper investigates the effectiveness of a STEM-based enrichment program on problem-solving skills among gifted students in the United Arab Emirates. Using a concurrent triangulation mixed-methods design, the study employed a content-based test and observational data to assess sixth-grade gifted female student performance before and after the STEM enrichment program. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in students’ problem-solving capabilities. These findings underscore the role of targeted enrichment in fostering critical 21st-century skills among gifted learners and provide actionable insights for curriculum developers and educators seeking to reform gifted education through STEM pedagogy.