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A Heuristic Framework of Spatial Ability: A Review and Synthesis of Spatial Factor Literature to Support Its Translation into STEM Education
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Buckley, Jeffrey; Seery, Niall; Canty, Donal – Educational Psychology Review, 2018
An abundance of empirical evidence exists identifying a significant correlation between spatial ability and educational performance particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Despite this evidence, a causal explanation has yet to be identified. Pertinent research illustrates that spatial ability can be developed and…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, STEM Education, Intelligence, Definitions