The importance of spatial thinking for mathematics achievement

Spatial skills are involved whenever we need to be aware of the location and dimension of objects and their relationships to one another; they are core to everyday living, for example when giving directions or packing a suitcase. Research from our groups and others has shown that there is a strong relationship between spatial and mathematics skills; in other words, people who perform well on spatial tasks typically also have strong mathematical skills.

Read the full article on page nine of the Leverhulme Trust Newsletter.