Enhancing Spatial Ability Assessment: Integrating Response Times and Eye Tracking in Object Assembly Tasks

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Abstract

The study emphasizes the critical assessment of spatial ability in educational and cognitive research, focusing beyond mere accuracy to include the impact of problem-solving strategies. It integrates response times and eye tracking data using the Multimodal Joint-Hierarchical Cognitive Diagnosis Modeling (MJ-DINA) model. This approach offers a holistic understanding of how strategies influenced by response time and eye tracking data affect children’s performance in spatial tasks. The research investigates various spatial ability attributes (e.g., perception, mental rotation) and their relation to problem-solving strategies, particularly in object assembly tasks. Findings aim to inform targeted educational interventions and cognitive training programs, enhancing students’ development in STEM fields where spatial thinking is pivotal.

Authors

• Jujia Li, University of Alabama

• Kaiwen Man, University of Alabama

• Joni M. Lakin, University of Alabama