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Support of mathematical thinking through embodied cognition: Nondigital and digital approaches

Overview of attention for article published in Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, February 2017
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Title
Support of mathematical thinking through embodied cognition: Nondigital and digital approaches
Published in
Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, February 2017
DOI 10.1186/s41235-017-0053-8
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Authors

Cathy Tran, Brandon Smith, Martin Buschkuehl

Abstract

Research on mathematics education has shown that learners' actions can influence how they think and vice versa. Much of this work has been rooted in the use of manipulatives, gestures, and body movements. Our article dissects the mechanisms that underscore the impact of embodied activities and applies this lens to explore how to harness the affordances of new technology to enhance mathematical thinking. This is especially crucial given the increasing accessibility of technology-such as digital touch devices, 3D printers, and location sensors-for constructing embodied experiences. Providing guidance for incorporating those tools, we focus on the role that embodied cognition can play in communicating mathematical concepts as well as in allowing learners to experiment and evolve their ideas. To inspire future integration of theory in the development of technologically enhanced embodied mathematics experiences, we provide examples of how this can be done. Finally, we outline future directions in the areas of design, implementation, and assessment of embodied learning of mathematics.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
United Kingdom 1 <1%
Unknown 203 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Ph. D. Student 31 15%
Student > Master 26 13%
Researcher 20 10%
Student > Doctoral Student 14 7%
Student > Bachelor 13 6%
Other 35 17%
Unknown 65 32%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Social Sciences 28 14%
Psychology 22 11%
Mathematics 19 9%
Arts and Humanities 11 5%
Computer Science 11 5%
Other 38 19%
Unknown 75 37%
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This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 8. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 30 November 2022.
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#4,221,611
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#145
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#72,549
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#6
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