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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
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Sütçü, Nese Dokumaci – Participatory Educational Research, 2021
In this study it was aimed to determine the effect of geometrical-mechanical intelligence games activities that are conducted with concrete materials and in computer environment on the spatial visualization and mental rotation skills of prospective teachers and to examine the opinions of prospective teachers about the activities. The research was…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Computer Games, Manipulative Materials, Geometric Concepts
Morris, Sharon Whitley – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The purpose of this study was to examine gender differences across three types of spatial ability; namely, spatial perception, spatial visualization, and mental rotation in conjunction with working memory. The study utilized a causal-comparative research design involving group comparisons. In this design researchers collect data about variables…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Spatial Ability, Visualization, Short Term Memory
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Katsioloudis, Petros; Jovanovic, Vukica; Jones, Mildred – Journal of Technology Education, 2014
The main purpose of this study was to determine significant positive effects among the use of three different types of drafting models, and to identify whether any differences exist towards promotion of spatial visualization ability for students in Industrial Technology and Technology Education courses. In particular, the study compared the use of…
Descriptors: Models, Spatial Ability, Visualization, Industrial Education
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Holliday-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
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Kovac, Ron J. – Educational Research Quarterly, 1989
The construct validity of three spatial ability tests was assessed by determining the correlation between the test results and student class grades in various subjects for 58 eighth graders enrolled at the Burris Laboratory School, Ball State University (Muncie, Indiana). Results do not strongly support any of the tests evaluated. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Testing, Construct Validity, Correlation
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Feingold, Alan – Review of Educational Research, 1992
Sex differences in variability in the national norms of the Differential Aptitude Tests, Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/Scholastic Aptitude Test, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales, and California Achievement Tests were examined. Compared to females, males were consistently more variable in quantitative reasoning, spatial visualization,…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Processes, College Entrance Examinations