Limitation and Critical Discussion on the Measure Method of Spatial Ability

Abstract

This research classify existing mental inspection into the intelligence test and aptitude test about spatial intelligence. It looks into the limitation of mental test focus on measurement range, method and result in spatial intelligence test. This research propose the alternative method and direction of spatial intelligence test on the basis of domain (geography). The existing test has a limitation because it is accomplished the a-contextual situation by figure and paper and pens test. For the overcome the limitation and practical use in geography education, it is need to reshape the next point. Firstly, we need to reorganize measurement item which is usual problem contents basis on geographical situation. Secondary, the figure usage method has the problem it is distort the measurement result by the figure familiarity each other. Thirdly, it is need to include the spatial relation ability which is the most important in geography education. Fourthly, the objective measurement method valuable beforehand for the discover the intelligence development characteristics of individual by in-depth interview and observation in the next step.