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Direct linkKinsey, Brad L.; Towle, Erick; Onyancha, Richard M. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2008
Spatial ability, which is positively correlated with retention and achievement in engineering, mathematics, and science disciplines, has been shown to improve over the course of a Computer-Aided Design course or through targeted training. However, which type of training provides the most beneficial improvements to spatial ability and whether other…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Spatial Ability, Training Methods, Instructional Innovation
Peer reviewedSorby, Sheryl A.; Baartmans, Beverly J. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1996
Describes a pregraphics course for freshman engineering majors weak in three-dimensional spatial visualization skills. Freshman students scoring less than 60% correct on the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations (PSVT:R) were counseled into the course. Gain scores for students after the course on the PSVT:R were shown to be statistically…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Course Descriptions, Courseware, Curriculum
