Kelly Mix
Associated IES Content
Grant
Applied Spatial Training for Elementary Mathematics
In this project, researchers will explore malleable factors related to elementary students' use of spatial tools, such as diagrams, charts, and sketches, during mathematics problem solving. Despite research showing strong relations between spatial skill and mathematics, research also indicates learners do not always benefit from spatial supports, and numerous pedagogical considerations can impact their effectiveness (. Student factors such as working memory or fluid reasoning also can modera...
Federal funding program:
Award number:
R305A220291
FY2021
FY2021 Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education Peer Review Panel
FY2021
FY2021 Basic Processes Peer Review Panel
FY2017
FY2017 Basic Processes Peer Review Panel
FY2015
FY2015 Basic Processes Peer Review Panel
FY2014
FY2014 Basic Processes Peer Review Panel
FY2012
FY2012 Basic Processes Peer Review Panel
Grant
Spatial Ability as a Malleable Factor for Math Learning
Previous research shows that children and adults who perform better on spatial tasks also perform better on tests of mathematical ability. However, the relation between spatial and math ability is not yet well understood. This grant will conduct studies to clarify which aspects of spatial ability relate to different aspects of math performance, and gather evidence regarding whether training to improve spatial ability also improves math performance. Results will lay the groundwork for the dev...
Federal funding program:
Award number:
R305A150588
FY2011 IES Peer Reviewers
FY2011 IES Research Peer Review Panel
FY2010 IES Peer Reviewers
FY2010 IES Research Peer Review Panel
FY2009 IES Peer Reviewers
FY2009 IES Research Peer Review Panel
Grant
Making Sense of Concrete Models for Mathematics
To help children connect their intuitive understanding of mathematics to related symbolic procedures, some educational theorists have advocated for the use of concrete models during instruction. Current theories identify several mechanisms that might be engaged by concrete models for mathematics. These models are meant to embody mathematical relationships more transparently than everyday objects. For example, to teach place value concepts, a set of beads may be used to illustrate the relatio...
Federal funding program:
Award number:
R305A080287
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