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Presmeg, N. (2008). Spatial Abilities Research as a Foundation for Visualization in Teaching and Learning Mathematics. In: Clarkson, P., Presmeg, N. (eds) Critical Issues in Mathematics Education. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09673-5_6
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