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Šafhalter, Andrej; Glodež, Srecko; Šorgo, Andrej; Ploj Virtic, Mateja – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2022
Spatial visualization ability is an important factor in a child's cognitive development. Its development is affected by numerous factors such as general intelligence, problem-solving skills, gender, playing building games, experience with engineering drawing and 3D modelling, etc. The study aimed to explore how engineering 3D modelling with…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Engineering Education, Secondary School Students, Visualization
Eccles, Jacquelynne S.; Wang, Ming-Te – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2016
Drawing on Eccles' expectancy-value model of achievement-related choices, we examined the personal aptitudes and motivational beliefs at 12th grade that move individuals toward or away from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations at age 29. In the first set of analyses, occupational and lifestyle values, math ability…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Grade 12, Gender Differences, High School Students
Peer reviewedHolliday-Darr, Kathryn; Blasko, Dawn; Dwyer Carol – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2000
In engineering and visual arts, visualization and manipulation of objects is necessary. Describes effective factors on performance which include spatial skills. Describes a project that is designed to increase engineering students' visualization skills. Lists objectives, hardware, and software requirements for the project and considers long term…
Descriptors: Animation, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Spatial Ability
Peer reviewedOmizo, Michael M. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1980
This study examined (1) the predictive validity of the Differential Aptitude Tests (DAT) relative to the engineering, mathematics, and science grades and cumulative grade point averages of high school seniors in engineering; and (2) the differential validity of the eight DAT scales in comparing high and low achievers. (Autor/BW)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Engineering, Grade Point Average, Grades (Scholastic)

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