Evaluation of STEM students' spatial abilities based on a novel net cube imagination test.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to determine the level of spatial ability among STEM students. A universal multiple-choice test was prepared. The validity of the test and the effectiveness of its application were tested. The test is an extension of those currently in use. It contains tasks on spatial perception, spatial visualization, mental folding, rotation of spatial elements, and representation of spatial elements on a plane. The test consists of 16 tasks showing a cube with lines located on the walls. The student's task was to determine the development of the cube and mentally construct a cube based on the development. The results of the test determined the level of progress of the group (105 participants), and showed that a significant number of students have difficulties in perceiving and working

SUBMITTER: Pawlak-Jakubowska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570322 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature