Thesis of CHARLES Sophie 

As part of the e-FRAN project EXAPP_3D, which is concerned with understanding how learners from different backgrounds use Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) tools, this work focuses on the spatial skills, the strategies implemented in spatial tasks and in computer-assisted 3-D modelling tasks of engineering freshmen. Spatial ability can be measured with standardised tests and predicts students’ success in 3-D modelling tasks. These tests can be solved through a variety of strategies. The revolution of CAD tools in the industrial world, which resulted in the teaching of 3-D modelling through CAD 3-D tools in the educational world, questions the relationship between engineering students’ spatial ability and 3-D modelling strategies in their first year of training.

Supervision:

Thesis in Educational Sciences, under the supervision of Prof. Alain JAILLET (laboratoire Bonheurs, CY Paris université), Prof. Alain RIVIERE (laboratoire Quartz, ISAE-Supméca), McF Nicolas PEYRET (laboratoire Quartz, ISAE-Supméca) and McF Laurent JEANNIN (laboratoire Bonheurs, CY Paris université).