The malleability of spatial skills: a meta-analysis of training studies.
Having good spatial skills strongly predicts achievement and attainment in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics fields (eg, Shea, Lubinski, & Benbow, 2001; Wai …
technology, engineering, and mathematics fields (eg, Shea, Lubinski, & Benbow, 2001; Wai …
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 …
Spatial training improves children's mathematics ability
We tested whether mental rotation training improved math performance in 6-to 8-year-olds.
Children were pretested on a range of number and math skills. Then one group received a …
Children were pretested on a range of number and math skills. Then one group received a …
Spatial thinking and STEM education: When, why, and how?
DH Uttal, CA Cohen - Psychology of learning and motivation, 2012 - Elsevier
We explore the relation between spatial thinking and performance and attainment in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) domains. Spatial skills strongly …
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) domains. Spatial skills strongly …
Video games and spatial cognition
Video game enthusiasts spend many hours at play, and this intense activity has the potential
to alter both brain and behavior. We review studies that investigate the ability of video …
to alter both brain and behavior. We review studies that investigate the ability of video …
The role of individual differences in cognitive training and transfer
Working memory (WM) training has recently become a topic of intense interest and
controversy. Although several recent studies have reported near-and far-transfer effects as a …
controversy. Although several recent studies have reported near-and far-transfer effects as a …
Picture this: Increasing math and science learning by improving spatial thinking.
NS Newcombe - American educator, 2010 - ERIC
Spatial thinking--such as visualizing the earth rotating--is crucial to student success in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Since spatial thinking is …
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Since spatial thinking is …
[BOOK][B] Learner-centered design of computing education: Research on computing for everyone
M Guzdial - 2015 - books.google.com
Computing education is in enormous demand. Many students (both children and adult) are
realizing that they will need programming in the future. This book presents the argument that …
realizing that they will need programming in the future. This book presents the argument that …
The relation between space and math: Developmental and educational implications
There is a well-known relation between spatial ability and mathematics dating back to the
work of early twentieth century factor analysts. This connection is a ripe opportunity for …
work of early twentieth century factor analysts. This connection is a ripe opportunity for …
Visuospatial training improves elementary students' mathematics performance
Background Although spatial ability and mathematics performance are highly correlated,
there is scant research on the extent to which spatial ability training can improve …
there is scant research on the extent to which spatial ability training can improve …