Journal article
Evaluating the impact of a Spatial Reasoning Mathematics Program (SRMP) intervention in the primary school
Mathematics education research journal, Vol.32(2), pp.285-305
2020
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Abstract
As part of the Connecting Mathematics Learning through Spatial Reasoning project, a Spatial Reasoning Mathematics Program (SRMP) intervention was implemented with one cohort of 30 students in grades 3 through 4. The SRMP embedded transformation skills in learning sequences comprising repeating and growing patterns, 2D and 3D relationships, structuring area and perimeter, directionality and perspective-taking. Analysis indicated a significantly better gain by the experimental group on the PASA-2 measure of awareness of pattern and structure and on the PASA-Sp assessment of spatial ability at the postSRMP period. However, there were no significant differences found between groups on the PATMaths4 test of mathematics achievement. Qualitative analyses indicated that students demonstrated the development of complex spatial
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- Title
- Evaluating the impact of a Spatial Reasoning Mathematics Program (SRMP) intervention in the primary school
- Creators
- Joanne Mulligan (Author) - Macquarie UniversityGeoff Woolcott (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityMichael Mitchelmore (Author) - Macquarie UniversitySusan Busatto (Author) - Macquarie UniversityJennifer Lai (Author) - Macquarie UniversityBrent Davis - University of Calgary
- Publication Details
- Mathematics education research journal, Vol.32(2), pp.285-305
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Identifiers
- 991012889299202368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education; School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article