Digital technology is increasingly used in STEM education for young children aged 0–8
years. An extensive literature search was conducted using seven databases to …

Psychology has made, and continues to make, a significant contribution to the discipline
area of education. Since one of the main aims of education concerns student learning …

This paper introduces the term explorative mathematical argumentation (EMA), signifying a
concept for describing and analysing learners' mathematical argumentation processes …

We develop a theory of grounded and embodied mathematical cognition (GEMC) that draws
on action-cognition transduction for advancing understanding of how the body can support …

Spatial thinking is a vital component of the science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics curriculum. However, to date, broad development of learning environments that …

Grounded and embodied cognition (GEC) serves as a framework to investigate
mathematical reasoning for proof (reasoning that is logical, operative, and general), insight …

Angle instruction often begins with familiar, real-world examples of angles, but the transition
to more abstract ideas can be challenging. In this study, we examine 20 third and fourth …

Gestures have been shown to play a key role in mathematical reasoning and to be an
indicator that mathematical understanding is embodied–inherently linked to action …

Theories of grounded and embodied cognition posit that situated actions are central
constituents in cognitive processes. We investigate whether grounding actions influence …

Grounded and embodied theories of cognition suggest that both language and the body
play crucial roles in grounding higher-order thought. This paper investigates how particular …