Noncognitive Influences on Mathematical Cognition: Insights from Research on Motor Skills, Emotions, and Learning Environments

This presentation explores the role of noncognitive factors in shaping mathematical cognition. Focusing on three key areas—motor skills, emotions, and learning environments—it highlights findings from longitudinal and cross-sectional studies that examine the relationship between fine and gross motor skills, math anxiety, and mathematics learning. Finally, the presentation discusses practical applications of these insights, including VR environments, video games, and finger-based interventions, to foster engaging and effective educational practices. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating embodied and emotional dimensions into education to support mathematics learning.