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The Relationship between Spatial Visualization Ability and Students' Ability to Model 3D Objects from Engineering Assembly Drawings
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Branoff, T. J.; Dobelis, M. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2012
Spatial abilities have been used as a predictor of success in several engineering and technology disciplines (Strong & Smith, 2001). In engineering graphics courses, scores on spatial tests have also been used to predict success (Adanez & Velasco, 2002; Leopold, Gorska, & Sorby, 2001). Other studies have shown that some type of…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Engineering, Minicourses, Visualization
Measurement of Spatial Ability in an Introductory Graphic Communications Course
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Kelly, Walter F., Jr. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Published articles on spatial ability can be found in the fields of psychology and graphics education. In the "Engineering Design Graphics Journal" for 1936-1978, six articles concerning visualization (spatial ability) were listed. As published graphics research increased, the journal (1975-1996) listed 28 articles in the visualization…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Introductory Courses, Engineering Education, Drafting
Performance and Cognitive Assessment in 3-D Modeling
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Fahrer, Nolan E.; Ernst, Jeremy V.; Branoff, Theodore J.; Clark, Aaron C. – Journal of STEM Teacher Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to investigate identifiable differences between performance and cognitive assessment scores in a 3-D modeling unit of an engineering drafting course curriculum. The study aimed to provide further investigation of the need of skill-based assessments in engineering/technical graphics courses to potentially increase…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Cognitive Tests, Scores, Differences
Integrating Surface Modeling into the Engineering Design Graphics Curriculum
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Hartman, Nathan W. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2006
It has been suggested there is a knowledge base that surrounds the use of 3D modeling within the engineering design process and correspondingly within engineering design graphics education. While solid modeling receives a great deal of attention and discussion relative to curriculum efforts, and rightly so, surface modeling is an equally viable 3D…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Design, Drafting, College Curriculum
Mathematics for Drafting.
Clary, Joseph R.; Nery, Karen P. – 1985
This set of three modules was designed for use primarily to help teach and reinforce the basic mathematics skills in drafting classes. The modules are based on the needs of drafting students in beginning courses as determined by a survey of teachers across North Carolina. Each module consists of basic information and examples and problem sheets…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education, Drafting
The Articulation of Occupational Education Programs between Secondary Schools and Community Colleges/Technical Institutes Project, 1 September 1974-31 Jul 1978. Final Report.
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Woelfer, Carlyle – 1978
The purpose of this project was to develop a comprehensive model plan for the articulation of public high school vocational education programs with the occupational education programs of the community colleges/technical institutes in Duplin County, North Carolina. Such a plan would serve also as a guide for articulation efforts throughout the…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Articulation (Education), Auto Mechanics, Business Education