Le'Trise Wallace
Professor Frank
Psychology 2301
April 12, 2018
Why Kids Should Use Their
Fingers In Math Class
1) One common view is that the fingers are used to play an important task in how to remember numeral arithmetic, also helping with brain function in visual memories part of the brain. In addition, mathematics is helpful when getting jobs and be able to intake a higher paying salary. Making higher wages, one may have a chance at purchasing their dream home. Some schools no longer allow the usage of fingers because they feel like it hinders the learning process, in other words, it is more suitable for children in beginner levels of math.
2) Butterworth found that finger gnosis is vital in counting