Spatial ability of engineering students

Abstract

We made the survey in September 2004 and 2006 in the University of
\nDebrecen, Faculty of Technical Engineering among first year engineering students.
\nIn the beginning of the semester on the first week we examined with
\na test whether the students have sufficient differences between their spatial
\nability, their fundamental knowledge on descriptive geometry, since it is essential
\nfor the students to look at projections and to make operations with
\nthem and also to see the bodies with their mind’s eye. We prepared the test
\nin a way that it contained the important components of the spatial ability.