Adult Recognition of Pentamino Shapes.

Locklar, Debbie; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ409340

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Publication Date: 1990

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Adult Recognition of Pentamino Shapes.

Locklar, Debbie; And Others

School Science and Mathematics, v90 n2 p119-24 Feb 1990

Investigated differences in performance between sexes on a spatial visualization task constructing pentaminos and whether supplying clues to the learner to guide would be a factor in performance. Concluded that males were more adept at identifying the shapes than females. (YP)

Descriptors: Adults, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Materials, Mathematics Skills, Sex Differences, Spatial Ability, Visualization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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