Gesture during math instruction specifically benefits learners with high visuospatial working memory capacity
Abstract Background Characteristics of both teachers and learners influence mathematical learning. For example, when teachers use hand gestures to support instruction, students learn more than others who learn the same concept with only speech, and students with higher working memory capacity (WMC)...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Cognitive Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41235-020-00215-8 |