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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