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Spatial Thinking across the Curriculum: Fruitfully Combining Research and Practice
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Joni M. Lakin; Jon Wai; Paula Olszewski-Kubilius; Susan Corwith; Danielle Rothschild; David Uttal – Grantee Submission, 2024
Spatial thinking permeates much of our lives and is an asset when solving problems involving well-structured visual information or imagining solutions in physical or digital space. However, an estimated three million US school children have spatial talents that go unrecognized because of the tools commonly used for identification of academic…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, Mathematics
Spatial Thinking across the Curriculum: Fruitfully Combining Research and Practice
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Joni M. Lakin; Jonathan Wai; Paula Olszewski-Kubilius; Susan Corwith; Danielle Rothschild; David H. Uttal – Gifted Child Today, 2024
Spatial thinking permeates much of our lives and is an asset when solving problems involving well-structured visual information or imagining solutions in physical or digital space. However, an estimated three million US school children have spatial talents that go unrecognized because of the tools commonly used for identification of academic…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, Mathematics
Developing a Local Instruction Theory for Learning the Concept of Angle through Visual Field Activities and Spatial Representations
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Bustang, B.; Zulkardi, Z.; Darmawijoyo, H.; Dolk, Maarten; van Eerde, Dolly – International Education Studies, 2013
This paper reports a study on designing and testing an instructional sequence for the teaching and learning of the concept of angle in Indonesian primary schools. The study's context is employing the current reform movement adopting "Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Indonesia" (an Indonesian version of Realistic Mathematics Education).…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Geometric Concepts, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students
Augmented Reality as a Visual and Spatial Learning Tool in Technology Education
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Thornton, Timothy; Ernst, Jeremy V.; Clark, Aaron C. – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2012
Improvement in instructional practices through dynamic means of delivery remains a central consideration to technology educators. To help accomplish this, one must constantly utilize contemporary and cutting-edge technological applications in attempts to provide a more beneficial learning experience for students. These technologies must…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Simulation, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Software
Immersion francaise precoce: Francais--maternelle (Early French Immersion: Kindergarten French).
Burt, Andy; And Others – 1981
This kindergarten level teaching manual accompanies the early French immersion program. It is based on general and specific learning objectives for the four skills that the child needs to develop, namely listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The introduction to the manual provides an overview of the program for the primary grades and learning…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Class Activities, French, Immersion Programs
Identifying and Enhancing the Strengths of Gifted Learners, K-8: Easy-to-Use Activities and Lessons
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Maccagnano, Ann Marie – Corwin Press, 2007
Educators can identify children's strengths early on and gain insight into each student's unique abilities by using the numerous ideas and informal assessments in this exciting guide. Gifted and talented specialist Ann Maccagnano offers K-8 teachers challenging activities and engaging lessons to develop and nurture gifted learners' talents.…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Writing Skills, Skill Development, Spatial Ability