Dackermann, Tanja and Fischer, Ursula and Huber, Stefan and Nuerk, Hans-Christoph and Moeller, Korbinian (2016) Training the equidistant principle of number line spacing. COGNITIVE PROCESSING, 17 (3). pp. 243-258. ISSN 1612-4782, 1612-4790
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The characteristics of effective numerical trainings are still under scientific debate. Given the importance of number line estimation due to the strong relation between task performance and arithmetic abilities, the current study aimed at training one important number line characteristic: the equidistant spacing of adjacent numbers. Following an embodied training approach, second-graders were trained using a randomized crossover design to divide a presented line into different numbers of equal segments by walking the line with equally spaced steps. Performance was recorded, and feedback as to the correct equidistant spacing was provided using the Kinect sensor system. Training effects were compared to a control training with no involvement of task-specific whole-body movements. Results indicated more pronounced specific training effects after the embodied training. Moreover, transfer effects to number line estimation and arithmetic performance were partially observed. In particular, differential training effects for bounded versus unbounded number line estimation corroborate the assumption that not only bodily experiences but also the need for a flexible adaption of the perspective on the training material might influence training success. Hence, more pronounced training effects of the embodied training might stem from different cognitive processes involved.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | NUMERICAL ESTIMATION; MENTAL NUMBER; BOARD GAMES; DEVELOPMENTAL DYSCALCULIA; INCOME PRESCHOOLERS; GROUNDED COGNITION; EMBODIED COGNITION; PARIETAL CORTEX; REPRESENTATIONS; CHILDREN; Mental number line; Equidistance; Number line estimation; Bounded/unbounded number line estimation task; Mathematical skills |
| Subjects: | 700 Arts & recreation > 793 Indoor games & amusements 700 Arts & recreation > 796 Athletic & outdoor sports & games |
| Divisions: | Psychology and Pedagogy > Institut für Sportwissenschaft |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Apr 2019 08:04 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Apr 2019 08:04 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/3604 |
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