National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Regional Conference and Exposition: Louisville, Kentucky

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

90- Enacting Numeracy for At-Risk Learners: Suggestions from Neuroscience Research

Thursday, November 7, 2013: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Room L6/L7 (Kentucky International Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Kathy Shaffrey Schoengrund
Co-Speaker:
Frank K. Lester


We will discuss implications and ideas from recent neuroscience research that suggest (1) instruction should focus on sensorimotor interaction; (2) sensorimotor experience increases transfer and application of previous concepts; and (3) ignoring the importance of gestures and hand movement risks undermining conceptual understanding of mathematics.

Presentation Format: PreK-2 Session
Grade Band Audience: PreK to 2

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