Here is a study from the UK about the effectiveness of using gestures in learning math. Previous studies have shown that gestures do help learning. This study shows that an abstract gesture is a more effective tool than manipulating and touching objects. The article describes the study and also includes an audio explaining why it works. Very interesting!
New insight into how children learn maths. Helen Briggs. 3.26.14. BBC News
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-26643823
[Note: The spelling of 'maths' in the article title is the way it is written.]
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