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Peer reviewedWheatley, Grayson H., Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Because the absence of spatial activities in contemporary textbooks seemingly relegates visual imagery to a nonessential status, this discussion highlights the indispensable role of visual imagery within applied school mathematics learning activities. Included are examples of when imagery is used within students' daily applications and suggestions…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedLord, Thomas; Nicely, Gretchen – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 1997
Spatial aptitude tests designed for elementary school children were given to third-grade students from both suburban and rural schools in Pennsylvania. Results were scrutinized by the declared favorite subjects of the participants and organized by gender. Students who preferred science and mathematics did better on spatial tests than students who…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Elementary School Students, Grade 3, Mathematics Education
