The relationship between spatial ability and mathematical ability : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University

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dc.contributor.authorFlynn, Peter M
dc.date.accessioned2018-06-15T01:21:48Z
dc.date.available2018-06-15T01:21:48Z
dc.date.issued1996
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between spatial ability and general mathematical ability. Many researchers have assumed that a positive correlational relationship exists between mathematics and spatial ability. However, a review of the literature shows that the relationship is not as simple as thought, partly because there is disagreement among researchers on a definition of spatial ability. In the present study general mathematical ability was indexed by the Progressive Achievement Test: Mathematics. A group of 50 high ability and a group of 50 low ability children completed five tests relating to spatial ability from the Kit of factor Related Cognitive Tests. Results from a discriminant function analysis supported the hypothesis that a positive correlational relationship exists between spatial ability and general mathematical ability. This result is important because it provides new evidence to support the argument that there is a relationship between spatial ability and general mathematical ability. The potential for spatial ability tasks to aid in the understanding of mathematics is discussed. However, it is argued that there is a need for greater refinement of the spatial ability construct before more research using it as a factor is conducted.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/13442
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectSpatial abilityen_US
dc.subjectMathematical abilityen_US
dc.subjectTestingen_US
dc.titleThe relationship between spatial ability and mathematical ability : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorFlynn, Peter M
thesis.degree.disciplinePsychologyen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M. Sc.)en_US
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