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https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/5639| Title: | Mathematical brains | Contributor(s): | Geake, John (author) | Publication Date: | 2006 | Handle Link: | https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/5639 | Abstract: | Prodigious intellectual abilities are frequently revealed in mathematics, with mathematically gifted children demonstrating significant above-age competencies and insights. These two aspects - analytic skill and creativity, are both demonstrated by young mathematical brains, as evidenced by case studies such as are briefly described here by way of introduction; In the main part of this article I review some neuroscientific studies of mathematical cognition and general intelligence that seem relevant to understanding how mathematically gifted students think, and lead to some in-principle suggestions for curriculum. | Publication Type: | Journal Article | Source of Publication: | Gifted and Talented, 10(1), p. 2-7 | Publisher: | National Association for Gifted Chidren | Place of Publication: | United Kingdom | ISSN: | 1366-9524 | Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: | 179999 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified 130208 Mathematics and Numeracy Curriculum and Pedagogy |
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: | 930599 Education and Training Systems not elsewhere classified | HERDC Category Description: | C3 Non-Refereed Article in a Professional Journal | Publisher/associated links: | http://www.nagcbritain.org.uk/ http://www.nagcbritain.org.uk/file_upload/GT%202006%20Indesign%20-%20High%20Quality.pdf |
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| Appears in Collections: | Journal Article School of Education |
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