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Mental Image Manipulation and Math: An Investigation into the Influence of Visualization and Mental Rotation on Math Performance

Oehlert, Jeremy
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1252445650

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2010, Master of Arts, Case Western Reserve University, Psychology.
The focus of the current study was to expand on previous research suggesting a link between the visualization component of spatial ability and math performance. Four measures of visualization from the ETS Kit of Factor Referenced Tests were chosen to measure visualization ability. A mental rotation component, not researched in the current context in previous studies, was also included. The measures of visualization and mental rotation were compared to tests of math ability and achievement as measured by the SAT-M, and the Woodcock-Johnson III Test 5 (Calculation), Test 6 (Fluency), and Quantitative Concepts sections. Statistically significant correlations between the math measures and visualization and mental rotation were discovered for most of the math measures. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to control for the effects of general intelligence (g). From these data it was determined that visualization/mental rotation components differentially influenced math achievement independent of g.
Lee Thompson, PhD (Advisor)
Douglas Detterman, PhD (Committee Member)
Elizabeth Short, PhD (Committee Member)
77 p.
Psychology
visualization; math; mathematics; image; mental rotation; g; general intelligence; spatial ability; SAT; mental

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  • Oehlert, J. (2010). Mental Image Manipulation and Math: An Investigation into the Influence of Visualization and Mental Rotation on Math Performance [Master's thesis, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1252445650

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Oehlert, Jeremy. Mental Image Manipulation and Math: An Investigation into the Influence of Visualization and Mental Rotation on Math Performance. 2010. Case Western Reserve University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1252445650.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Oehlert, Jeremy. "Mental Image Manipulation and Math: An Investigation into the Influence of Visualization and Mental Rotation on Math Performance." Master's thesis, Case Western Reserve University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1252445650

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