Examining the relations between spatial skills and mathematical performance: A meta-analysis.

Kinnari Atit, Jason Richard Power, Terri Pigott, Jihyun Lee, Elyssa A Geer, David H Uttal, Colleen M Ganley, Sheryl A Sorby

June 2022 Psychon Bull Rev

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Abstract Synopsis

  • This study conducted two meta-analyses of 45 articles to explore the connection between spatial skills and mathematical performance, finding a moderate positive link (r ≈ 0.36) that is consistent regardless of gender or grade level.
  • It also showed that general reasoning abilities, like fluid reasoning and verbal skills, help explain parts of the relationship between spatial and math skills, but a direct link still remains.
  • The findings suggest that improving students' spatial skills could be a useful strategy for boosting their math performance, regardless of demographic differences.]