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  • Educational Psychology
  • STEM Education

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  • Spatial thinking skills are vital for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
  • Current spatial tests face challenges including limited accessibility, lack of psychometric data, and inconsistent construct measurement.
  • Existing assessments may not cover all STEM-relevant spatial skills or be suitable for all age groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and delineate the problems associated with current spatial assessment tools.
  • To propose a roadmap for developing improved spatial testing systems and resources.
  • To facilitate research and education in spatial thinking within STEM disciplines.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted structured and open-ended interviews with colleagues.
  • Administered surveys to gather information on spatial testing challenges.
  • Analyzed existing literature and identified gaps in spatial assessment.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant issues with the accessibility, validity, and norming of existing spatial tests.
  • Highlighted disagreements on what specific spatial constructs different tests measure.
  • Confirmed the inadequacy of current tests for certain STEM-relevant spatial skills and age ranges.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing the limitations of current spatial tests is essential for advancing STEM education and research.
  • Developing shared, internet-based testing systems and incorporating technologies like virtual reality can improve spatial skill assessment.
  • A comprehensive bank of testing resources will support researchers and educators in understanding and fostering spatial thinking.