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Effects of Training and Practice on Sex Differences in Mental Rotation Test Scores.

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McGee, Mark G. – Journal of Psychology, 1978

Finds significant differences for males and females on the "Mental Rotation Test" within and across trials, but does not show a differential response to training and practice by females, as was hypothesized. (RL)

Descriptors: Higher Education, Nonverbal Ability, Nonverbal Learning, Response Style (Tests)

Mathematics, Visual-Spatial Ability, and Sex Roles. Final Report.

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Connor, Jane M.; Serbin, Lisa A. – 1980

Several studies that were directed towards examining the influence of cognitive factors in sex-related differences in mathematics achievement are reported. Specifically, two lines of research were pursued examining: (1) the relationship between different types of visual-spatial skill and mathematics achievement, and (2) the trainability of…

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Instructional Materials