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	7 (2020), Artikel 38 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
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Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Spatial Ability; Mathematics Skills; Standardized Tests; STEM Education; Learning Motivation; Middle School Students; Correlation; Mathematics Instruction; Grade 7; Mathematics Tests; Prediction; Questionnaires; Student Attitudes; Achievement Tests; Michigan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Standadised tests; Standardisierter Test; STEM; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Middle school; Middle schools; Student; Students; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Korrelation; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; School year 07; 7. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 07; Vorhersage; Fragebogen; Schülerverhalten; Achievement test; Achievement; Testing; Test; Tests; Leistungsbeurteilung; Leistungsüberprüfung; Leistung; Testdurchführung; Testen
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. [The article was published in "International Journal of STEM Education" (EJ1261343).] (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01