Much recent research has focused on the relation between spatial skills and mathematical
skills, which has resulted in widely reported links between these two skill sets. However, the …

Spatial skills are an important component of success in science, technology, engineering,
and math (STEM) fields. A majority of what we know about spatial skills today is a result of …

The construct of active learning permeates undergraduate education in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM), but despite its prevalence, the construct means …

People spontaneously produce gestures during speaking and thinking. The authors focus
here on gestures that depict or indicate information related to the contents of concurrent …

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines commonly illustrate
3D relationships in diagrams, yet these are often challenging for students. Failing to …

Spatial thinking is often challenging for introductory geology students. A pilot study using the
Augmented Reality sandbox (AR sandbox) suggests it can be a powerful tool for bridging …

Empirical interdisciplinary research has explored the role of spatial ability in STEM learning
and achievement. While most of this research indicates that fostering spatial thinking in …

Gestures serve many roles in communication, learning and understanding both for those
who view them and those who create them. Gestures are especially effective when they bear …

Spatial reasoning is a critical skill in the Geosciences. Using a randomized control study with
592 undergraduate students enrolled in introductory and advanced Geology courses, our …

This article discusses perspective and frame of reference in the metaphorical description of
mathematical concepts in terms of motions, gestures, and embodied actions. When a …