Journal of Intelligence,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 2 - 2
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Mental
rotation
is
an
important
aspect
of
spatial
ability.
While
the
importance
measuring
mental
has
been
explored,
disputes
still
exist
within
literature
surrounding
sources
item
difficulty
in
tests
(MRTs).
Furthermore,
gender
differences
MRT
performance
are
often
seen
but
not
fully
understood.
In
current
study,
we
analyzed
a
set
ability
test
items
using
Linear
Logistic
Test
Model
(LLTM).
We
found
that
with
more
cubes,
color
differences,
and
higher
rotational
complexity
tend
to
be
difficult,
whereas
contain
occlusion,
mirrored
structure,
homogenous
configuration
type
easier.
Next,
Differential
Component
Functioning
(DCF)
analysis,
across
these
different
characteristics,
finding
number
cubes
characteristics
made
questions
difficult
for
males
when
compared
females.
The
results
implications
this
study
discussed
further
detail.
Journal of Intelligence,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 41 - 41
Published: March 24, 2025
Recent
studies
have
provided
convincing
evidence
highlighting
the
strong
relationship
between
spatial
reasoning
and
mathematical
performance.
However,
there
is
a
limited
body
of
research
exploring
contributions
different
constructs
to
performance
across
various
content
domains,
particularly
within
non-Western
contexts.
This
study
investigates
skills—including
mental
rotation,
visualization,
orientation—and
domains
(number,
geometric
shapes
measures
data
display)
among
Chinese
elementary
school
students
in
grade
four
(ages
9–10).
The
results
indicate
that
overall
significantly
predicts
domains.
All
three
contribute
number
with
rotation
orientation
being
strongest
predictors
these
respective
For
display
performance,
visualization
contribute,
predictor.
Although
no
significant
gender
differences
were
found
link
subgroup
regression
analysis
showed
variations.
male
students,
was
main
predictor
areas.
female
key
for
geometry,
while
most
display.
Cognitive Research Principles and Implications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: April 5, 2025
Abstract
Data
visualizations
play
a
crucial
role
in
communicating
patterns
quantitative
data,
making
data
visualization
literacy
key
target
of
STEM
education.
However,
it
is
currently
unclear
to
what
degree
different
assessments
measure
the
same
underlying
constructs.
Here,
we
administered
two
widely
used
graph
comprehension
(Galesic
and
Garcia-Retamero
Med
Dec
Mak
31:444–457,
2011;
Lee
et
al.
IEEE
Trans
Vis
Comput
Graph
235:51–560,
2016)
both
university-based
convenience
sample
demographically
representative
adult
participants
USA
(
N
=1,113).
Our
analysis
individual
variability
test
performance
suggests
that
overall
scores
are
correlated
between
associated
with
amount
prior
coursework
mathematics.
further
exploration
error
these
probe
somewhat
distinct
components
literacy,
do
not
find
evidence
correspond
categories
guided
design
either
(e.g.,
questions
require
retrieving
values
rather
than
comparisons).
Together,
findings
suggest
opportunities
for
development
more
comprehensive
organized
by
better
account
detailed
behavioral
patterns.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Background
Spatial
abilities
are
essential
cognitive
skills
for
many
aspects
of
our
everyday
life
that
develop
substantially
throughout
childhood
and
adolescence.
While
there
numerous
measurement
tools
to
evaluate
these
abilities,
them
have
been
designed
specific
age
groups
hampering
comparability
development.
Thus,
we
determined
test–retest-reliability
minimal
detectable
change
a
set
tests
spatial
ability
performance
in
their
variety
youth
compared
young
adults.
Methods
Children
(age:
11.4
±
0.5
years,
n
=
26),
adolescents
12.5
0.7
22),
adults
26.1
4.0
26)
performed
five
twice,
20
min
apart:
Paper
Folding
Test
(PFT),
Mental
Rotation
(MRT),
Water
Level
Task
(WLT),
Corsi
Block
(CBT),
Numbered
Cones
Run
(NCR).
Relative
absolute
test–retest
reliability
was
by
calculating
the
intraclass
correlation
coefficient
(ICC
3,1
)
standard
error
(SEM),
respectively.
Further,
(MDC
95%
calculated
identify
clinically
relevant
changes
between
repeated
measurements.
Results
Irrespective
test,
“excellent”
(i.e.,
ICC
≥
0.75)
all
cohorts
SEM
values
were
rather
small.
The
MDC
needed
measurements
ranged
0.8
13.9%
children,
1.1
24.5%
adolescents,
20.8%
Conclusion
indicate
investigated
is
reliable
detect
healthy
Frontiers in Cognition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: May 27, 2024
Background
With
overall
academic
achievements
decreasing,
policies
tend
to
dedicate
more
curricular
time
other
subjects
than
physical
education
(PE).
In
light
of
increasingly
sedentary
lifestyles
and
rises
in
levels
overweight
obesity,
this
trend
is
detrimental
within
the
global
health
context.
Simultaneously,
research
on
connection
between
activity,
cognitive
functions,
achievement
rise.
Cognitive
functions
like
good
spatial
abilities
have
frequently
been
associated
with
higher
STEM-subjects.
This
study
aimed
investigate
effects
a
6-week
coordinative
motor
training
elements
ability
performances
healthy
children.
Methods
Fifty-three
children
(mean
age
±
SD
;
11.3
0.6
years;
30
girls)
participated
either
(i.e.,
intervention
group;
2x/week,
45
min/session)
or
attended
regular
PE
class
using
same
volume
control
group).
Spatial
before
after
period
were
evaluated
both
groups
Paper
Folding
Test
(PFT),
Mental
Rotation
(MRT),
Water
Level
Task
(WLT),
Corsi
Block
(CBT),
Numbered
Cones
Run
(NCR).
Results
No
significant
differences
observed
at
baseline.
A
main
effect
test
but
not
group
was
found
for
all
variables.
For
one
PFT),
×
interaction
detected.
Post-hoc
analyses
revealed
medium-
large-sized
improvements
from
pre-
posttest
group.
Conclusion
The
results
indicate
that
feasible
school-aged
positively
affects
their
abilities.
Educational Psychology Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(3)
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
Abstract
Spatial
skills
can
predict
mathematics
performance,
with
many
researchers
investigating
how
and
why
these
are
related.
However,
a
literature
review
on
spatial
ability
revealed
multiplicity
of
taxonomies
analytical
frameworks
that
lack
convergence,
presenting
confusing
terrain
for
to
navigate.
We
expose
two
central
challenges:
(1)
the
ways
is
defined
subdivided
often
not
based
in
well-evidenced
theoretical
frameworks,
(2)
sheer
variety
assessments.
These
challenges
impede
progress
designing
interventions
improving
thinking
causal
principles,
selecting
appropriate
metrics
documenting
change,
analyzing
interpreting
student
outcome
data.
offer
solutions
by
providing
practical
guide
navigating
among
various
major
instruments
used
education
research.
also
identify
current
limitations
research
suggest
future
directions.
In
this
study,
we
used
a
decade
of
data
(N
=
3794)
to
produce
short
and
reliable
assessment
self-reported
sense
direction.
By
using
measure
internal
consistency
(Cronbach’s
alpha),
shortened
the
Santa
Barbara
Sense
Direction
Scale
(SBSOD)
4-item
scale
that
retains
strong
original
SBSOD.
The
new
remains
sensitive
well-known
effects
sex
on
spatial
orientation,
as
well
being
presence
Developmental
Topographical
Disorientation
(DTD),
while
maintaining
same
pattern
association
with
cognitive
battery
computerized
tasks
measuring
different
abilities.
This
scale,
which
have
named
Rapid
(RSOD),
is
practical
for
use
in
clinical
settings
or
research
any
time
constraints
obtain
rapid
an
individual’s
