Using LEGO to test children's ability to visualize and rotate 3-D shapes in space
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 10:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a test that uses children's ability to assemble LEGO pieces to assess their spatial visualization ability. Spatial visualization is the ability to visualize 3-D shapes in one's mind, which is tied to increased GPAs and graduation rates in STEM college students.