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Peer reviewedUnderwood, Jean D.M. – Journal of Geography, 1981
The article describes a study undertaken to investigate the impact of geographical training (controlled experience) on junior high school students' ability to interpret topographical maps. Findings indicated that those students with more developed spatial skills (often resulting from a greater amount of geographical training) performed better on…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Junior High School Students
