Examining the role of spatial skills and mathematics motivation on middle school mathematics achievement

• Published in: Grantee Submission Vol. 7; no. 1
• Main Authors: Atit, Kinnari, Power, Jason R., Veurink, Norma, Uttal, David H., Sorby, Sheryl, Panther, Grace, Msall, Camille, Fiorella, Logan, Carr, Martha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 23.07.2020; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Academic achievement; Achievement Tests; Correlation; Correlation analysis; Education; Educational Technology; Grade 7; Learning Motivation; Mathematical analysis; Mathematics Education; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Mathematics Tests; Middle School Students; Motivation; Prediction; Questionnaires; Science Education; Spatial Ability; Standardized Tests; STEM Education; Student Attitudes; Students; Michigan; Mathematics achievement; Motivation; Spatial skills; Middle school

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 reg...