Connecting mathematics learning through spatial reasoning

Joanne Mulligan; Geoffrey Woolcott; Michael Mitchelmore; Brent Davis

doi:10.1007/s13394-017-0210-x

Connecting mathematics learning through spatial reasoning

Joanne Mulligan, Geoffrey Woolcott, Michael Mitchelmore, Brent Davis

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

37 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Spatial reasoning, an emerging transdisciplinary area of interest to mathematics education research, is proving integral to all human learning. It is particularly critical to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. This project will create an innovative knowledge framework based on spatial reasoning that identifies new pathways for mathematics learning, pedagogy and curriculum. Novel analytical tools will map the unknown complex systems linking spatial and mathematical concepts. It will involve the design, implementation and evaluation of a Spatial Reasoning Mathematics Program (SRMP) in Grades 3 to 5. Benefits will be seen through development of critical spatial skills for students, increased teacher capability and informed policy and curriculum across STEM education.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	77–87
Number of pages	11
Journal	Mathematics Education Research Journal
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s13394-017-0210-x
Publication status	Published - Mar 2018

Keywords

spatial reasoning
mathematics curriculum and pedagogy
primary students
network analysis

Access to Document

10.1007/s13394-017-0210-x

Cite this

@article{3673153f1a07442d80aa984437cb7a47,

title = "Connecting mathematics learning through spatial reasoning",

abstract = "Spatial reasoning, an emerging transdisciplinary area of interest to mathematics education research, is proving integral to all human learning. It is particularly critical to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. This project will create an innovative knowledge framework based on spatial reasoning that identifies new pathways for mathematics learning, pedagogy and curriculum. Novel analytical tools will map the unknown complex systems linking spatial and mathematical concepts. It will involve the design, implementation and evaluation of a Spatial Reasoning Mathematics Program (SRMP) in Grades 3 to 5. Benefits will be seen through development of critical spatial skills for students, increased teacher capability and informed policy and curriculum across STEM education.",

keywords = "spatial reasoning, mathematics curriculum and pedagogy, primary students, network analysis",

author = "Joanne Mulligan and Geoffrey Woolcott and Michael Mitchelmore and Brent Davis",

year = "2018",

month = mar,

doi = "10.1007/s13394-017-0210-x",

language = "English",

volume = "30",

pages = "77–87",

journal = "Mathematics Education Research Journal",

issn = "1033-2170",

publisher = "Springer, Springer Nature",

number = "1",

}

TY - JOUR

T1 - Connecting mathematics learning through spatial reasoning

AU - Mulligan, Joanne

AU - Woolcott, Geoffrey

AU - Mitchelmore, Michael

AU - Davis, Brent

PY - 2018/3

Y1 - 2018/3

N2 - Spatial reasoning, an emerging transdisciplinary area of interest to mathematics education research, is proving integral to all human learning. It is particularly critical to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. This project will create an innovative knowledge framework based on spatial reasoning that identifies new pathways for mathematics learning, pedagogy and curriculum. Novel analytical tools will map the unknown complex systems linking spatial and mathematical concepts. It will involve the design, implementation and evaluation of a Spatial Reasoning Mathematics Program (SRMP) in Grades 3 to 5. Benefits will be seen through development of critical spatial skills for students, increased teacher capability and informed policy and curriculum across STEM education.

AB - Spatial reasoning, an emerging transdisciplinary area of interest to mathematics education research, is proving integral to all human learning. It is particularly critical to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. This project will create an innovative knowledge framework based on spatial reasoning that identifies new pathways for mathematics learning, pedagogy and curriculum. Novel analytical tools will map the unknown complex systems linking spatial and mathematical concepts. It will involve the design, implementation and evaluation of a Spatial Reasoning Mathematics Program (SRMP) in Grades 3 to 5. Benefits will be seen through development of critical spatial skills for students, increased teacher capability and informed policy and curriculum across STEM education.

KW - spatial reasoning

KW - mathematics curriculum and pedagogy

KW - primary students

KW - network analysis

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85041712722&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.1007/s13394-017-0210-x

DO - 10.1007/s13394-017-0210-x

M3 - Article

SN - 1033-2170

VL - 30

SP - 77

EP - 87

JO - Mathematics Education Research Journal

JF - Mathematics Education Research Journal

IS - 1

ER -

Connecting mathematics learning through spatial reasoning

Abstract

Keywords

Access to Document

Other files and links

Fingerprint