Strategy Use in Mathematics Assessment: Does Spatial Reasoning Matter?

Alex FORNDRAN, Thomas LOWRIE, Danielle Harris

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Abstract

Mathematics and spatial reasoning are inextricably linked. While this is increasingly
recognised, a clearer understanding of how spatial reasoning improves your mathematics performance is needed. We sought to explore the role of spatial reasoning strategy use across a range of mathematics assessment tasks with Grade 7 and 9 students. Interviews were conducted and data from students with varying levels of spatial ability was explored to determine if spatial ability had an observable effect on strategy use and success.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMathematics Education Research: Impacting Practice
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 42nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
EditorsGregory Hine, Susan Blackley, Audrey Cooke
Place of PublicationAdelaide, Australia
PublisherMathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
Pages276-283
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event42nd Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia 2019
: Mathematics Education Research: Impacting Practice
- Curtin University, Perth, Australia
Duration: 30 Jun 20194 Jul 2019
http://www.promaco.com.au/events/MERGA/

Conference

Conference42nd Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia 2019
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityPerth
Period30/06/194/07/19
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