Spatial Visualization, Formal Reasoning, and Geometric Problem-Solving Strategies of Preservice Elementary Teachers.

Battista, Michael T.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ407516

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Spatial Visualization, Formal Reasoning, and Geometric Problem-Solving Strategies of Preservice Elementary Teachers.

Battista, Michael T.; And Others

Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, v11 n4 p17-30 Fall 1989

Investigates the relationship between the strategies used by preservice elementary teachers in geometric problem solving and two primary mental abilities--spatial visualization and formal reasoning. Reports that the two abilities were related to problem-solving performance, and the strategies used were related to achievement in the geometry course. (YP)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Formal Operations, Geometry, Higher Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Problem Solving, Spatial Ability, Visualization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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