Algebraic Thinking and its Relationship to Visual- Spatial Intelligence among Third-year Intermediate School Students in Mathematics

Abstract

      The investigation endeavors to examine the association between algebraic reasoning and spatial visual intelligence among female students in the third grade of mathematics. The study group comprised 400 female students from the third grade in specific schools linked to the General Directorate of Education in Baghdad / Al-Rusafa Second. The scholar utilized Al-Abadi's (2021) assessment for algebraic reasoning and drew upon prior research and literature when formulating the items for the spatial visual intelligence scale. The utilization of the t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient was employed by the researcher to analyze the findings. The outcomes indicated a statistically noteworthy distinction at a significance level of (0.05) between the average and the hypothetical mean of the scores of third-grade female students in the algebraic reasoning test and the spatial visual intelligence scale in favor of the average. Moreover, a statistically significant positive correlation was revealed between the scores of third-grade female students in the algebraic reasoning test and their scores in the spatial visual intelligence scale. Based on the findings of the study, it was deduced by the researcher that the performance level of third-grade female students in the algebraic reasoning test and the spatial visual intelligence scale was commendable, and a positive correlation was established between algebraic reasoning and spatial visual intelligence. The researcher put forth various recommendations and suggestions in light of the study results.