Development of spatial ability and attitudes in chemistry courses

CHED 423

Kimberly J Linenberger, kjl72790@cmsu2.cmsu.edu, Department of Chemistry and Physics, Central Missouri State University, WCM 408, Warrensburg, MO 64093 and Renee S. Cole, rcole@cmsu1.cmsu.edu, Department of Chemistry and Physics, University of Central Missouri, WC Morris 415, Warrensburg, MO 64093.
Spatial and cognitive ability have been the focus of many studies relating to science achievement. This study looked at the use of computer-based hands-on activities in the further development of spatial and cognitive ability and scientific success. We looked at the initial scores of spatial and cognitive abilities and then compared them to final scores and grades for students during the fall 2006 semester. The attitudes of the students toward visualization and towards the activities in general were also looked at in comparison to the spatial and cognitive scores. The presentation will include the comparison of spatial to cognitive scores, as well as correlations between the two, the impact of attitude toward chemistry and visualization on the scores, and the relationships found between these and scores from the fall 2005 semester.
 

Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Chemical Education
11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday, March 26, 2007 Hyatt Regency Chicago -- Riverside Center, Poster

Division of Chemical Education

The 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 25-29, 2007