Spatial Training for Calculus Students: Sex Differences in Achievement and in Visualization Ability.

Ferrini-Mundy, Joan

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Publication Date: 1987

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Spatial Training for Calculus Students: Sex Differences in Achievement and in Visualization Ability.

Ferrini-Mundy, Joan

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v18 n2 p126-40 Mar 1987

Investigated were the effects of spatial training on calculus achievement, spatial visualization ability, and the use of visualization in solving problems on solids of revolution. Sex differences were found favoring women in calculus achievement and men in spatial visualization ability. (MNS)

Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Educational Research, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Research Reports, Sex Differences, Spatial Ability

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Language: English

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