Directional Effects in Transformation Tasks.

Schultz, Karen A.; Austin, Joe Dan

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Publication Date: 1983-Mar

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Directional Effects in Transformation Tasks.

Schultz, Karen A.; Austin, Joe Dan

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v14 n2 p95-101 Mar 1983

The effect of direction of motion on the difficulty of slides, flips, and turns for first, third, and fifth graders was examined. The study considered only students with no training in transformation tasks. The investigation found that the sex main effect was not significant. (Author/MP)

Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Sex Differences, Spatial Ability, Transformations (Mathematics)

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Language: English

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