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Effects of Spatial Visualization and Achievement on Students' Use of Multiple Representations
| Title: | Effects of Spatial Visualization and Achievement on Students' Use of Multiple Representations. |
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| Name(s): |
Erbilgin, Evrim, author Fernandez, Maria L., professor directing thesis Jakubowski, Elizabeth M., committee member Aspinwall, Leslie N., committee member Department of Middle and Secondary Education, degree granting department Florida State University, degree granting institution |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Text | |
| Issuance: | monographic | |
| Date Issued: | 2003 | |
| Publisher: | Florida State University | |
| Place of Publication: | Tallahassee, Florida | |
| Physical Form: |
computer online resource |
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| Extent: | 1 online resource | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Recently, there has been a growing interest in research on students' use of multiple representations in mathematics education. This study focused on how and achievement affect students' use of multiple representations. The methodology used was case studies. The researcher conducted 16 interviews with four 8th grade students from the same regular mathematics class: one high achieving-high spatial ability, one high achieving-low spatial ability, one low achieving-high spatial ability, and one low achieving-low spatial ability. The students were asked linear equation and function problems requiring the use of different representations. Additionally, the mathematics class was observed for 7 hours. The Wheatley Spatial Ability test was applied to the class of 8th graders to determine the spatial ability levels of the students. The students' achievement levels were determined from students' Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test scores, linear equation class exam scores, and consultation with the teacher. The findings suggest that both achievement and spatial visualization has effects on students' use of multiple representations. | |
| Identifier: | FSU_migr_etd-0431 (IID) | |
| Submitted Note: | A Thesis submitted to the Department of Middle and Secondary Education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. | |
| Degree Awarded: | Degree Awarded: Summer Semester, 2003. | |
| Date of Defense: | Date of Defense: June 10, 2003. | |
| Keywords: | Mathematics Education, Spatial Ability | |
| Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references. | |
| Advisory committee: | Maria L. Fernandez, Professor Directing Thesis; Elizabeth M. Jakubowski, Committee Member; Leslie N. Aspinwall, Committee Member. | |
| Subject(s): | Education | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-0431 | |
| Host Institution: | FSU |
Erbilgin, E. (2003). Effects of Spatial Visualization and Achievement on Students' Use of Multiple
Representations. Retrieved from http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-0431
