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ERIC Number: EJ349888
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Spatial Training for Calculus Students: Sex Differences in Achievement and in Visualization Ability.
Ferrini-Mundy, Joan
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v18 n2 p126-40 Mar 1987
Investigated were the effects of spatial training on calculus achievement, spatial visualization ability, and the use of visualization in solving problems on solids of revolution. Sex differences were found favoring women in calculus achievement and men in spatial visualization ability. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Educational Research, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Research Reports, Sex Differences, Spatial Ability
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Mathematics Education Research