Spatial Visualization and Gender Differences in High School Geometry.

Battista, Michael T.

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ERIC Number: EJ407521

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Publication Date: 1990

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Spatial Visualization and Gender Differences in High School Geometry.

Battista, Michael T.

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v21 n1 p47-60 Jan 1990

Investigates gender differences and the role of spatial visualization in problem solving in high school geometry. Reports that, whereas males and females differed in spatial visualization and in their performance, they did not differ in logical reasoning ability or in their use of geometric problem-solving strategies. (Author)

Descriptors: Formal Operations, Geometry, Logical Thinking, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Teachers, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Sex Differences, Spatial Ability, Teacher Influence, Visualization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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IES Cited: ED498581

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