[HTML][HTML] Fostering spatial ability development in and for authentic STEM learning
C Zhu, COY Leung, E Lagoudaki, M Velho… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Empirical interdisciplinary research has explored the role of spatial ability in STEM learning
and achievement. While most of this research indicates that fostering spatial thinking in …
and achievement. While most of this research indicates that fostering spatial thinking in …
A meta-analytic review of the relation between spatial anxiety and spatial skills.
Spatial skills are key predictors of achievement in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics disciplines, despite being acquired through everyday life and not formally …
mathematics disciplines, despite being acquired through everyday life and not formally …
[HTML][HTML] Spatial thinking as the missing piece in mathematics curricula
It is well established that spatial thinking is central to discovery, learning, and
communication in mathematics, as indicated by convincing evidence that those with strong …
communication in mathematics, as indicated by convincing evidence that those with strong …
Understanding the complexities of mathematical cognition: A multi-level framework
C Gilmore - Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Mathematics skills are associated with future employment, well-being, and quality of life.
However, many adults and children fail to learn the mathematics skills they require. To …
However, many adults and children fail to learn the mathematics skills they require. To …
Spatial thinking activities in PK-12 classrooms: Predictors of teachers' activity use and a framework for classifying activity types
This study examined pre-service and in-service teachers' self-reported use of spatial
thinking skills in classroom activities. Additionally, teachers' self-reported spatial anxiety …
thinking skills in classroom activities. Additionally, teachers' self-reported spatial anxiety …
Tracing the origins of the STEM gender gap: The contribution of childhood spatial skills
Despite some gains, women continue to be underrepresented in many science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Using a national longitudinal dataset of 690 …
engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Using a national longitudinal dataset of 690 …
Exploring the use of Escribo Play mobile learning games to foster early mathematics for low-income first-grade children
Mobile games can foster the early mathematics skills of children in poverty at home. This
randomized controlled trial examines the efficacy of Escribo Play, an evidence-based, game …
randomized controlled trial examines the efficacy of Escribo Play, an evidence-based, game …
[HTML][HTML] The relationship between students' gender and their confidence in the correctness of their solutions to complex and difficult mathematics problems
M McMurran, D Weisbart, K Atit - Learning and Individual Differences, 2023 - Elsevier
It is well established that men more frequently exhibit over-confidence than women in
mathematics. Less is known about the relationship between gender and problem-specific …
mathematics. Less is known about the relationship between gender and problem-specific …
Associations and indirect effects between LEGO® construction and mathematics performance
E McDougal, P Silverstein, O Treleaven… - Child …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
There is a known association between LEGO® construction ability and mathematics
achievement, yet the mechanisms which drive this association are largely unknown. This …
achievement, yet the mechanisms which drive this association are largely unknown. This …
[HTML][HTML] Supporting senior high-school students' measurement and geometry performance: Does spatial training transfer to mathematics achievement?
It is well established that spatial reasoning skills (i) support mathematics achievement,(ii) are
malleable, and (iii) can be improved through training. More recently, there has been interest …
malleable, and (iii) can be improved through training. More recently, there has been interest …