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Lee, Sang Ah; Sovrano, Valeria A.; Spelke, Elizabeth S. – Cognition, 2012
Geometry is one of the highest achievements of our species, but its foundations are obscure. Consistent with longstanding suggestions that geometrical knowledge is rooted in processes guiding navigation, the present study examines potential sources of geometrical knowledge in the navigation processes by which young children establish their sense…
Descriptors: Young Children, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Spatial Ability
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Babai, Reuven; Eidelman, Rachel Rosanne; Stavy, Ruth – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2012
Many students encounter difficulties in science and mathematics. Earlier research suggested that although intuitions are often needed to gain new ideas and concepts and to solve problems in science and mathematics, some of students' difficulties could stem from the interference of intuitive reasoning. The literature suggests that overcoming…
Descriptors: Reaction Time, Inhibition, Science Education, Mathematics Education