Geographic knowledge and spatial thinking using cognitive mapping: A test with advanced-level students from the Ebro Delta [Coneixement del territori i raonament espacial mitjançant cartografia cognitiva: Un assaig amb estudiants de batxillerat del delta

Identifier:  imarina:5130710

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina5130710

Authors:  Serrano Gine, David Saladie Gil, Sergi Adrian Misaras, Razvan

Abstract:
This article demonstrates the importance of cognitive mapping to assess geographic knowledge and spatial thinking. The study was carried out with a sample population comprising 132 A2-level students from five secondary schools of the Ebro Delta who were asked to record place names and landmarks on a blank map. Cartographic analyses revealed a number of spatial cognition issues. The results show that students have good geographic knowledge but find it difficult to display such knowledge on a detailed map due to weak spatial skills.