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The Role of Visuospatial Thinking in Students' Predictions of Molecular Geometry
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Kiernan, Nicola A.; Manches, Andrew; Seery, Michael K. – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2021
Visuospatial thinking is considered crucial for understanding of three-dimensional spatial concepts in STEM disciplines. Despite their importance, little is known about the underlying cognitive processing required to spatially reason and the varied strategies students may employ to solve visuospatial problems. This study seeks to identify and…
Descriptors: Visual Perception, Spatial Ability, Cognitive Processes, Thinking Skills
Predictability of Visual Processes on Performance in Geometry
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Weckbacher, Lisa Marie; Okamoto, Yukari – Journal of Education and Learning, 2018
There is a consensus that certain cognitive abilities and mathematics performance are related. This link also extends to geometry. Surprisingly, however, little research has examined specific aspects of cognition that may contribute to successful performance in geometry, particularly at the secondary level. In this study, we explored in what ways,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Mathematics Skills, Cognitive Style, Spatial Ability
Investigating Geometric Habits of Mind by Using Paper Folding
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Gürbüz, Mustafa Çagri; Agsu, Murat; Güler, Hatice Kübra – Acta Didactica Napocensia, 2018
Paper folding studies are quite effective in the development of students' visual and spatial skills. The "paper" used in these studies is a genuine tool that can support the development of geometric habits of mind as well as the visual-spatial skills. This is an action research aimed to investigate the potential of paper folding to…
Descriptors: Visual Perception, Spatial Ability, Geometric Concepts, Skill Development
The Role of Cognitive Ability and Preferred Mode of Processing in Students' Calculus Performance
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Haciomeroglu, Erhan Selcuk – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2015
The present study sought to design calculus tasks to determine students' preference for visual or analytic processing as well as examine the role of preferred mode of processing in calculus performance and its relationship to spatial ability and verbal-logical reasoning ability. Data were collected from 150 high school students who were enrolled…
Descriptors: Calculus, Cognitive Processes, Mathematics Instruction, High School Students
Cognitive Load for Configuration Comprehension in Computer-Supported Geometry Problem Solving: An Eye Movement Perspective
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Lin, John Jr-Hung; Lin, Sunny S. J. – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2014
The present study investigated (a) whether the perceived cognitive load was different when geometry problems with various levels of configuration comprehension were solved and (b) whether eye movements in comprehending geometry problems showed sources of cognitive loads. In the first investigation, three characteristics of geometry configurations…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Geometry, Comprehension
Favorite Activities for the Teaching of Psychology
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Benjamin, Ludy T., Jr., Ed. – APA Books, 2008
The most popular activities from APA's successful "Activities Handbooks for the Teaching of Psychology" are gathered together and updated in this book of teachers' favorites. The lesson plans, which encourage active learning and involve the whole class, have stood the test of time and proven themselves to be entertaining, effective, and easy to…
Descriptors: Psychology, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans