The Influence of Building Block Play on Mathematics Achievement and Logical and Divergent Thinking in Italian Primary School Mathematics Classes |
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| Authors: | Concetta Pirrone Tatiana Pagano Santo Di Nuovo |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Educational Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy;2. University of Catania, Catania, Italy |
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| Abstract: | In an experimental study to explain the effect of structured Building Block Play with LEGO? bricks on 6-year-old student mathematics achievement and in the areas of logical thinking, divergent thinking, nonverbal reasoning, and mental imagery, students in the experimental group scored significantly higher (p ≤ .05) in mathematics achievement and in the areas of divergent thinking, nonverbal reasoning abilities, and mental imagery. |
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| Keywords: | Building Block Play divergent thinking early childhood education mathematics curriculum mental imagery nonverbal reasoning |
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