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Hands-On: Investigating the Role of Physical Manipulatives in Spatial Training
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Gilligan-Lee, Katie A.; Hawes, Zachary C. K.; Williams, Ashley Y.; Farran, Emily K.; Mix, Kelly S. – Child Development, 2023
Studies show that spatial interventions lead to improvements in mathematics. However, outcomes vary based on whether physical manipulatives (embodied action) are used during training. This study compares the effects of embodied and non-embodied spatial interventions on spatial and mathematics outcomes. The study has a randomized, controlled,…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Manipulative Materials, Instructional Effectiveness, Training