| Título: | Improvement of Spatial Ability Using Innovative Tools: Alternative View Screen and Physical Model RotatorR |
| Autores: |
Brad Kinsey; University of New Hampshire Erick Towle; University of New Hampshire Richard M. Onyancha; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology |
| Fecha: | 2009-05-27 |
| Publicador: | Engineering Design Graphics Journal |
| Fuente: |
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| Tipo: | Peer-reviewed Article |
| Tema: | No aplica |
| Descripción: | Spatial ability, which is positively correlated with retention and achievement in engineering, mathematics, and science disciplines, has been shown to improve over the course of a Computer-Aided Design course or through targeted training. However, which type of training provides the most beneficial improvements to spatial ability and whether other means would be more effective, is not known. In this research project, two tools for use in spatial ability training were developed and evaluated. One tool, a Physical Model Rotator (PMR), rotates a physical model of an object in synchronous motion with a model of the same object in CAD software. The other training tool, the Alternative View Screen (AVS), provides the user of CAD software with both a solid model (including shading) and a line version view of the object. Students with poor spatial ability were identified through standardized testing and they were then trained over a four week period for one hour each week. The effectiveness of the training tools was evaluated by comparing spatial ability test scores before and after training. Results showed an increase did exist when targeted training was provided. However, this effect was not statistically significant, possibly due to the small sample size. |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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