The Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈A:수학교육)

Korean Society of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회)
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Mathematical thinking, its neural systems and implication for education

수학적 사고에 동원되는 두뇌 영역들과 이의 교육학적 의미

  • Kim, Yeon Mi (Department of Basic Science, Hong Ik University)
  • Received : 2012.08.08
  • Accepted : 2013.01.22
  • Published : 2013.02.28
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Abstract

What is the foundation of mathematical thinking? Is it logic based symbolic language system? or does it rely more on mental imagery and visuo-spatial abilities? What kind of neural changes happen if someone's mathematical abilities improve through practice? To answer these questions, basic cognitive processes including long term memory, working memory, visuo-spatial perception, number processes are considered through neuropsychological outcomes. Neuronal changes following development and practices are inspected and we can show there are neural networks critical for the mathematical thinking and development: prefrontal-anterior cingulate-parietal network. Through these inquiry, we can infer the answer to our question.

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