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Benefits of Mathematical Technology

Prior research has found that the FH2T is easy to implement in a classroom context with little facilitation from the researcher or teacher (Ottmar et al., 2012; 2015; 2017), and the use of mathematical technologies can increase student engagement, motivation, and mathematical understanding in a way not provided through traditional instruction (Clements, 1999; Gee, 2003; Sinclair & Heyd-Metzuyanim, 2014; Arzarello, Bairral, & Dané, 2014; Byers & Hadley, 2013; Dubé & McEwen, 2015).

Math tech programs can benefit students and teachers by:

- Aligning with the State Math Standards
- Engaging students and allowing for quick feedback
- Increasing attention and motivation in math topics among students
- Deepening understanding and strengthening of mathematical concepts.

From Here to There (FH2T) led to a 13% increase in students’ Math Equivalence scores after 2 hours (over 4 weeks) of playing.

Benefits of Motion to teach Algebra

Two of the technology interventions involve motion to teach algebra because evidence shows that making algebraic notations into objects that enforce their own rules through their physical movements may transform traditional distinctions between abstract and concrete knowledge (Nathan, 2012; Uttal, Gentner, Liu, & Lewis, 2008; Kaminski, Sloutsky, & Heckler, 2008).

Using motion in algebraic learning can:

- Increase number sense and exposure to operations, properties, and flexibility through perceptual-motor exercises
- Provide perceptual cues to align with cognitive needs, such as seeing expressions as patterns
- Allows for natural, memorable, and fluid learning concepts through dynamic transformations.

Students who were in the FH2T condition performed significantly higher on the posttest (math performance) than the students in the ASSISTments problem set condition with hints and feedback (B = .18, p < .05).

Students who solved more problems in FH2T, a game based version of the Goal State Activity, scored higher on the mathematics assessment, even after accounting for their prior levels of math knowledge.

Students’ math anxiety scores decreased after using FH2T.

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