By Jacob Yale ~ FSA 600

Math and Movement is a kinesthetic (or active) learning program.

What is it?

It uses physical activity and movement to teach math concepts.

This makes it accessible during many parts of the day.

Suzy Koontz◦ Lives in Ithaca, NY◦ Co-founder of the National

Math Foundation◦ Founder of Math &

Movement◦ Children’s author◦ Educational consultant &

speaker◦ Social entrepreneur

◦ www.suzykoontz.com

Who created it?

The PiecesFloor Mats

Wall Charts

BooksMovement

5 major categories of activities:◦ Whisper-Loud Skip Counting◦ Sit-down independent activities◦ Tapping at the Table◦ Hallway Math◦ Math ‘N’ Yoga

What does it look like?

Video

“Encourage students to practice math concepts” while making it fun. – Math and Movement Website

Movement while learning helps kids retain information

Expose math as a fun and exciting subject.

What is it designed to do?

Students who have trouble sitting still now have a way to learn math while not being restricted

The program makes learning math enjoyable for all, something that it probably wasn’t before

“Students with ADHD maintain attention better when given ample opportunity to respond…in an active manner.

Lets all students shine “Students learn best when they engage with

material and actively participate in their learning.”

Minimizing Differences & Maximizing Participation

Lots of in-house studies done by Koontz & her team

What does the research say?

Data shows consistent

growth in math abilities for

students after using Math and

Movement. This is across all grades and

circumstances.

www.mathandmovement.com www.nationalmathfoundation.org www.suzykoontz.com

Resources:

References:Gifford Foundation. Math and Movement Makes the Grade. Retrieved fromhttp://www.giffordfoundation.org/math-movement-makes-the-grade/ Harrison, J., Reynolds, C., & Vannest, K. (2012). The Energetic Brain: Understanding and Managing ADHD. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishing. Instruction at FSU Handbook 2011. (2011). Florida State University Press. Koontz, S. Math and Movement Pilot Study. Retrieved fromhttp://mathandmovement.com/pdfs/pilotstudy.pdf