Do gender differences in spatial skills mediate gender differences in mathematics among high-ability students?

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 19 (2):247-248 (1996)
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Abstract

Based on Geary's theory, intelligence may determine which males utilize innate spatial knowledge to inform their mathematical solutions. This may explain why math gender differences occur mainly with higher abilities. In support, we found that mental rotation ability served as a mediator of gender differences on the math Scholastic Assessment Test for two high-ability samples. Our research suggests, however, that environment and biology interact to influence mental rotation abilities.

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