Gestures and Learning Math (IMAGE)

University of Chicago

Gestures and Learning Math

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A recent study from the University of Chicago Department of Psychology showed that use of abstract gestures is a powerful tool for helping children understand and generalize mathematical concepts.

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Courtesy Goldin-Meadow Lab/University of Chicago

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