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Relationship between visual perceptual skill and mathematic ability

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dc.contributor.advisor Kruger, Pieter
dc.contributor.author Freeguard, Lynn Shirley
dc.date.accessioned 2014-09-22T12:04:21Z
dc.date.available 2014-09-22T12:04:21Z
dc.date.issued 2014-01
dc.identifier.citation Freeguard, Lynn Shirley (2014) Relationship between visual perceptual skill and mathematic ability, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14118> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14118
dc.description.abstract Poor mathematics performance in South African schools is of national concern. An attempt to gain insight into the problem prompted a study into the possibility of a relationship between visual perceptual skill and mathematic ability. A theoretical review revealed that inherent limitations of traditional psychological theories hinder an adequate explanation for the possible existence of such a relationship. The theory of situated cognition seems to be better suited as an explanatory model, and simultaneously clarifies the nature of both visual perception and mathematics. A small exploratory study, with a sample of 70 Grade 6 learners, provided empirical evidence towards the plausibility of the relationship. Specifically, it proved the hypothesis that visual perceptual skill positively correlates with scholastic mathematics achievement. The results of the study, interpreted within the situated cognitive framework, suggest that a conceptual emphasis in mathematics education – as opposed to a factual emphasis – might improve mathematic ability, which may credibly reflect in scholastic performance. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (184 leaves) : illustrations en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Visual perceptual skill en
dc.subject Mathematics en
dc.subject Mathematic ability en
dc.subject Mathematical cognition en
dc.subject Situated cognition en
dc.subject Embodiment en
dc.subject Societal embedment en
dc.subject Extended mind en
dc.subject Enaction en
dc.subject Cognitive emergence en
dc.subject Conceptualisation en
dc.subject Metaphor en
dc.subject.ddc 152.42
dc.subject.lcsh Visual perception -- Philosophy en
dc.subject.lcsh Mathematical ability in children -- Philosophy en
dc.subject.lcsh Academic achievement en
dc.subject.lcsh Mathematic ability en
dc.title Relationship between visual perceptual skill and mathematic ability en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Psychology en
dc.description.degree M. Sc. (Psychology)


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