The Use of Spatial Visualization in Mathematics by Girls and Boys.

Fennema, Elizabeth; Tartre, Lindsay A.

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Use of Spatial Visualization in Mathematics by Girls and Boys.

Fennema, Elizabeth; Tartre, Lindsay A.

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v16 n3 p184-206 May 1985

Investigated was how girls and boys who were discrepant in their spatial and verbal performance used spatial visualization skills in solving word problems and fraction problems. It was concluded that low spatial visualization skill may be more debilitating to girls' mathematical problem solving than to boys'. (MNS)

Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools, Problem Solving, Sex Differences, Spatial Ability

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Language: English

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