Assessment Spatial Perception Skills of Primary School Pupils: A Case Study at North Macedonia

Authors : Edmond Jonuzi, Hüseyin Zahit Selvi

Pages : 847-865

Doi:10.35414/akufemubid.1419583

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Publication Date : 2024-08-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This research conducted a thorough evaluation of the geographical knowledge of primary school pupils in grades 3 to 5, focusing on the Republic of North Macedonia. The assessment involved a carefully crafted pre-atlas and post-atlas test, categorizing questions into Map and Atlas concepts (Category A), Directions, geographical regions, and neighboring areas (Category B), and Tourism and Economy in North Macedonia (Category C). The objective was to gauge pupils\' proficiency in various aspects of geography while considering potential variations based on gender and grade level. The results, based on the accurate responses of 339 participants, revealed interesting patterns in knowledge distribution. The study highlighted both strengths and weaknesses, indicating varying success rates across categories and questions. Additionally, it unveiled gender-specific and grade-dependent differences in geographical knowledge. These findings offer valuable insights into the efficacy of current geography and spatial education approaches for young learners, emphasizing the necessity for targeted interventions to enhance spatial awareness and geographical literacy in primary education, especially primarily through the incorporation and utilization of maps and atlases within the lower grades of primary schools
Keywords : İlkokul Eğitimi, Mekânsal Farkındalık, Coğrafi Okuryazarlık, Haritalar, Atlaslar, Coğrafi Algıda Cinsiyet Farklılıklar