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Lean, Glen; Clements, M. A. (Ken) – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1981
Analysis of 116 students revealed those who preferred to process mathematical information by verbal-logical means outperformed more visual students on tests. Spatial ability and knowledge of spatial conventions had less influence on performance than expected. (MP)
Descriptors: Ability, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, College Mathematics