Examining the Role of Spatial Skills and Mathematics Motivation on Middle School Mathematics Achievement

Autor/inn/en	Atit, Kinnari; Power, Jason R.; Veurink, Norma; Uttal, David H.; Sorby, Sheryl; Panther, Grace; Msall, Camille; Fiorella, Logan; Carr, Martha
Titel	Examining the Role of Spatial Skills and Mathematics Motivation on Middle School Mathematics Achievement
Quelle	In: International Journal of STEM Education, 7 (2020), Artikel 38 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
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Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2196-7822
DOI	10.1186/s40594-020-00234-3
Schlagwörter	Spatial Ability; Mathematics Achievement; STEM Education; Correlation; Competence; Student Motivation; Grade 7; Standardized Tests; Scores; Interaction; Predictor Variables; Middle School Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; STEM; Korrelation; Kompetenz; Schulische Motivation; School year 07; 7. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 07; Standadised tests; Standardisierter Test; Interaktion; Prädiktor; Middle school; Middle schools; Student; Students; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin
Abstract	Background: Spatial skills and mathematical ability have been repeatedly identified as critical for achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Previous studies have identified correlations between spatial skills and mathematical achievement; however, questions remain regarding improvements in non-spatial areas associated with STEM achievement. The current study examined whether competency in spatial skills could be related to individuals' motivation for mathematics. Measures of spatial skills and mathematics motivation were completed by 1056 seventh grade students. Results: Using hierarchical linear modeling, spatial skills and math motivation were examined relative to students' performance on a state standardized mathematics subtest. Results indicate that spatial skills and motivation interact to significantly predict students' mathematics performance. Conclusions: These results suggest that spatial skills in combination with motivation play a significant role in middle school students' mathematics achievement. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01