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ERIC Number: EJ902508
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Dec
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0036-6803
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Development of a Geometric Spatial Visualization Tool
Ganesh, Bibi; Wilhelm, Jennifer; Sherrod, Sonya
School Science and Mathematics, v109 n8 p461-472 Dec 2009
This paper documents the development of the Geometric Spatial Assessment. We detail the development of this instrument which was designed to identify middle school students' strategies and advancement in understanding of four geometric concept domains (geometric spatial visualization, spatial projection, cardinal directions, and periodic patterns) after experiencing a carefully designed integrated lunar unit. Previous research with students using this lunar unit showed students making significant gains on lunar-related concepts (both scientific and mathematical) on a Lunar Phases Concept Inventory (LPCI) (Lindell & Olsen, 2002). Following the administration of single domain assessments, clinical interviews were conducted to ascertain students' problem solving strategies. Results allowed us to select four suitable multiple-choice items per domain. (Contains 3 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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