#spatial reasoning

[digitalfossils]

[maths-screaming]

Arithmetic as a Spatial Problem

Doing some subtraction with my new friends the dopamine-fueled clicky unit cubes zeroed me in on one thing that makes math hard for dyscalculia brain:

Even basic subtraction demands spatial reasoning.

To-wit: We read/remember numbers left to right (324 = "three hundred twenty-four"), but when we add or subtract them, we do so right to left (286 + 38 = 4 ones, 2 tens, and 3 hundreds, aka "324").

The unit blocks get me around the "hold this abstract symbol for specific units in your working memory" problem by showing me in concrete terms what the numbers look like.

The unit blocks can be ordered either right to left or left to right, but only one at a time. So if I order them left to right (300, 20, 4), I cannot simultaneously order them right to left (4, 20, 300). Those lineups cannot exist side by side. Those are two different configurations of matter at two distinct moments in time.

Yet holding these numbers in my brain to add or subtract requires me both to remember "286" and "38" and to manipulate them as "6 80 200" and "8 30." And then to reorder the results, which I calculated as "4 20 300", back into "324."

People with dyscalculia frequently struggle with spatial reasoning as well - things like learning to tie their shoes, remembering left and right, and following travel directions. I can't peer-reviewed-study prove that "not knowing my right from my left" and "getting lost when I have to keep a three-digit number in my head in two directions at once" stem from the same source, but the cotton candy feeling in my brain sure seems similar.

[authormarialberg]

Visuospatial Reasoning

It’s our last full week of NaPoWriMo (National /Global Poetry Writing Month) and the A-Z Challenge. I hope you’re enjoying the A to Z of Depth. from “Visual-Spatial Ability Test” at ScienceDirect Did you ever take a test with images like the ones above? If so, you were asked to look at the image on the left and imagine it as a 3-D object, then turn it in your mind and choose what it would look…

[creatura-theanarchist]

Hiiiii :D

shout out to people with spatial awareness issues. wishing you a "didn't bump into any table corners or walls" day today!

[artofmyart]

Sketchaday #spatial

It takes spatial reasoning to solve a Rubik’s Cube!

[themontessoriacademyofarlington]

Lower Elementary - Geometry

This student is learning about the perimeter, angles, vertices, altitudes, and diagonals of rectangles. He measures perimeters, identifies right angles, locates vertices, draws altitudes, and explores diagonals. This foundational knowledge enhances his problem-solving skills, visual and spatial reasoning, and understanding of real-world applications, making math engaging and relevant. These activities not only prepare students for advanced math but also foster a lifelong interest in the subject.

[in-sightpublishing]

On High-Range Test Construction 26: Roberto Enea, DynamIQ

Publisher: In-Sight Publishing Publisher Founding: March 1, 2014 Web Domain: http://www.in-sightpublishing.com Location: Fort Langley, Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada Journal: In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal Journal Founding: August 2, 2012 Frequency: Three (3) Times Per Year Review Status: Non-Peer-Reviewed Access: Electronic/Digital & Open Access Fees: None…

[tabletopbellhop]

New #Boardgame #Review on the Blog

Block and Key from Canadian publisher Inside Up Games

You can't help but notice this great looking game with its two level board and chonky ceramic blocks. A very 3D spatial puzzle where it's your 2D view that matters.

[blenselche]

redoing some old sketches i never used

[truuskn]

The way I see it: Ratchet and Elita are similar in a way that makes them get eachother like no one would. Ratchet and Prowl are similar in a way that makes them want to jump at the other's throat 24/7

what actually fascinates me about this trio is how similar they all are to each other to some extent. of course, the main reason is that every time one of them is introduced as op's right-hand man, their character is, to one degree or another, tailored to his needs and the needs of the plot, but still... i mean, just look at them!! they are so alike and so different at the same time. it's amazing

each of them is optimus' closest associate, a hard realist who truly believes in his leader, ready to follow him to the ends of the earth, but not blinded by the faith in him. they are always here for him, to support unconditionally one moment… and to knock some sense into him on another :D

by the way a little addition to this topic, did you notice how differently (but still similar!) they react to optimus' death?? ratchet wallows in despair until he remembers that he's not alone. prowl is being torn apart by pain, continuing to follow the beliefs of his prime, but slowly losing himself. elita is crushed and broken but she doesn't let herself give up, never ceasing the fight for the cause that optimus thought was right. MAN---

so now about the duos. yes, i agree and this is the way i see them:

elita-1 and ratchet

oh, those two will never let optimus get away with anything. i think that's what makes prowl different from them, even when he disagrees with his prime, he'd rather keep his opinion to himself, believing in op's and the matrix's rightness, knowing that everything happens for a reason. but with ratchet and elita it won't be that easy. they're a sobering effect. a hard fair slap. but they're prime's backbone also. they're here to open his eyes to what's going on, just as they're here to proudly stand by his side. they're optimus' oldest friends, they know him in a way that no one else does, and sometimes they feel that this is the reason for their closeness, the reason they understand each other so well. they share a common history, views and responsibilities. when advice, support, respite, comfortable understanding silence is needed, getting together is all they require. when they want to rest, to let go of the cares and burdens of their lives, this company is their joint salvation. i'll say something that not everyone will agree with, but i don't particularly like the fact that the place of prime's closest friend is now being taken by bumblebee. i like him and i'm also glad that elita is coming back and becoming an important part of optimus' life too, but i'm saddened by the fact that ratchet is being distanced from him :(

prowl and elita-1

prowl deeply respects elita, admires her, he sees her not as a soul mate, but as a worthy loyal companion to whom he would trust his life without questions. these two share the concerns of the leaders, it is because of them the autobots stand and will continue to stand, unable to break under any pressure or obstacle. elita is glad to have someone like prowl on optimus's side, she's not always ready to give her dear prime that kind of support and protection, and it scared her until she realised that she doesn't always have to be strong for him - if she can't, prowl will. they only know the military versions of each other, but they are glad that fate brought them together, albeit under these circumstances. they feel stronger, braver together, thanks to each other, they don't give up and keep fighting. we had a few scenes with them in wfc and tfe and i'll be honest i was ready to explode every time i saw them together :DD

ratchet and prowl

sometimes they are frightened by how similar they can be. it's like looking in a mirror. they are alike in so many details, from a banal grumpy temper to much smaller, more specific things: boundless care and love for their people, tenderness hidden behind layers of callousness, unfair self-hatred for not trying hard enough, for not being able to help everyone. this "unity of souls", of course, does not prevent them from arguing with each other to the gills every chance they get, but that's the beauty of having such a friend, isn't it? :) there is no anger or desire for offence in their quarrels, and nothing will ever undo the fact of what a close-knit and powerful team they can be. prowl knows he can always rely on ratchet, knows that there is no one kinder or more devoted than he is, and ratchet knows that autobots are in good hands, that they are always protected and safe. really love their little duo in marvel comics and also genuinely think ratchet would be very happy to have prowl as part of the tfp team. the main thing they also have in common, i think, is a sincere belief that the two of them are the only reasonable beings in the entire galaxy. or at least within this faction...

[digitalfossils]

[existennialmemes]

Me: Am I lined up to clear that doorway I'm about to pass through?

My Brain: absolutely 100% good to go

Me: [bumps jarringly into doorframe]

My Brain: Woah, oh my god, you are not even gonna believe this, but it moved! The doorway moved. Amazing that we got to observe this bizarre event

Me: You know, I would fire you if this place wasn't already so understaffed

[wardensantoineandevka]

it's very freeing to have a reputation for being bad at wrapping gifts. absolutely no pressure to make this thing look pretty. didn't fold that corner quite right and it's all weird now? no problem! that's exactly the sort of thing people expect from you! and when you DO manage to wrap some square box perfectly, everyone's super impressed! a win no matter what.

[martyrmarked]

sidri makes solas do all the astariums

[themontessoriacademyofarlington]

Toddler - Music

These children are very engaged with their musical instruments, working together and enjoying the sounds produced by this wonderful work. Children connect with music from a very young age. They enjoy singing, stomping, swinging, clapping, twirling scarves, and playing musical instruments. Hands on experience with musical instruments like rhythm sticks, bells, shaker eggs, drums, etc., are introduced in our toddler classroom. It has been shown that music helps children build pattern recognition and spatial reasoning, both of which are important math skills. Building music skills helps to develop auditory abilities and phonological awareness, which are foundational skills for reading.

[marxandangels]

I know that horror works really well for video games bc video games are so immersive and there’s always an element of chance and horror makes your choices matter. But also it does make me forlorn that so many of the cool video games my spatial reasoning problems can actually handle are horror. horror is a genre I so badly wish I could enjoy but it just makes me so paranoid

I want to play slay the princess bc it looks soooo interesting but I am concerned it would make me feel Terrible