Questions and Conjectures Concerning Models, Misconceptions and Spatial Ability
S. Dyche, P. McClurg, J. Stepans, M. L. Veath 1993 School Science and Mathematics v93 n4 p191-197

Reviews the use of models in teaching math and science concepts in elementary and middle school classrooms and misconceptions that can be introduced or addressed. Results suggest that a student's level of spatial ability may directly affect interpretations of models.


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Subject: Education
Resource Type: Pedagogic Resources:Overview/Summary, Journal Article
Special Interest: Spatial Thinking
Research on Learning: Cognitive Domain:Misconceptions/barriers to learning, Spatial Intelligence