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Peters, Michael; Battista, Christian – Brain and Cognition, 2008
The 3D cube figures used by Shepard and Metzler [Shepard, R. N., & Metzler, J. (1971). "Mental rotation of three-dimensional objects." "Science," 171, 701-703] have been applied in a broad range of studies on mental rotation. This note provides a brief background on these figures, their general use in cognitive psychology and their role in…
Descriptors: Group Testing, Visualization, Spatial Ability, Cognitive Psychology
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Yerushalmy, Michal; Chazan, Daniel – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1990
Identified are three obstacles which students must overcome when examining and interpreting diagrams. The resources of the Geometric Supposer, a set of microcomputer tools designed to aid students, are outlined. The advantages of the use of this software are emphasized. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Diagrams, Geometric Constructions
Donelson, Frederick Loye – 1990
This study investigated the speed of encoding and rotation of images during simple spatial rotational operations to discover any similarities or differences in groups of differing spatial ability. This project was subdivided into five basic subproblems. First, research was done to arrive at a simple, easily testable information processing model…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development
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Anand, Vera B.; And Others – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Describes the various phases of software development and shows how it can be used in an engineering graphics course. Includes demonstration exercises, practice exercises, code development and software as they have been used at Clemson University. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Becker, Jerry P., Ed.; Miwa, Tatsuro, Ed. – 1992
The purpose of a seminar attended by mathematics educators from the United States and Japan was to explore ways that use of technology in teaching problem solving can improve student learning. The following presentations were made: (1) "A Report of U.S.-Japan Cross-cultural Research on Students' Problem-Solving Behavior," (T. Miwa and T.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Computers