What explains the relationship between spatial and mathematical skills? A review of evidence from brain and behavior
There is an emerging consensus that spatial thinking plays a fundamental role in how
people conceive, express, and perform mathematics. However, the underlying nature of this …
people conceive, express, and perform mathematics. However, the underlying nature of this …
Harnessing spatial thinking to support stem learning
N Newcombe - 2017 - oecd-ilibrary.org
Spatial intelligence concerns the locations of objects, their shapes, their relations, and the
paths they take as they move. Recognition of spatial skills enriches the traditional …
paths they take as they move. Recognition of spatial skills enriches the traditional …
Effects of spatial training on mathematics performance: A meta-analysis.
Prior research has revealed robust and consistent relations between spatial and
mathematical skills. Yet, establishing a causal relation has been met with mixed effects. To …
mathematical skills. Yet, establishing a causal relation has been met with mixed effects. To …
Enhancing children's spatial and numerical skills through a dynamic spatial approach to early geometry instruction: Effects of a 32-week intervention
Z Hawes, J Moss, B Caswell, S Naqvi… - Cognition and …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
This study describes the implementation and effects of a 32-week teacher-led spatial
reasoning intervention in K–2 classrooms. The intervention targeted spatial visualization …
reasoning intervention in K–2 classrooms. The intervention targeted spatial visualization …
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 …
Assessing spatial reasoning during play: Educator observations, assessment and curriculum planning
Children are innately mathematical and explore mathematical concepts through play.
However, educator beliefs about mathematics can impact the inclusion of mathematics in …
However, educator beliefs about mathematics can impact the inclusion of mathematics in …
What does teaching of spatial visualisation skills incur: an exploration through the visualise-predict-check heuristic
SM Patahuddin, S Rokhmah, A Ramful - Mathematics Education Research …, 2020 - Springer
A major challenge in the field of spatial reasoning is the translation of decades of
accumulated research findings from the domain of psychology and mathematics education …
accumulated research findings from the domain of psychology and mathematics education …
Early childhood educators' and teachers' early mathematics education knowledge, beliefs, and pedagogy
In the spring of 2017, an educational needs assessment of early mathematics education in
Ontario was conducted using an online survey for early childhood educators, kindergarten …
Ontario was conducted using an online survey for early childhood educators, kindergarten …
Learning through and from drawing in early years geometry
N Sinclair, J Moss, Z Hawes, C Stephenson - Visualizing mathematics: The …, 2018 - Springer
This chapter focuses on the relations between spatial reasoning, drawing and mathematics
learning. Based on the strong link that has been found in educational psychology between …
learning. Based on the strong link that has been found in educational psychology between …
Using Dance & Movement to Enhance Spatial Awareness Learning.
BA Temple, K Bentley, DK Pugalee, N Blundell… - Athens Journal of …, 2020 - ERIC
By accessing creative portions of the brain through dance, Pre-K students can more easily
learn math concepts like spatial awareness and critical math knowledge prior to formal …
learn math concepts like spatial awareness and critical math knowledge prior to formal …