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A Review of the Neurocognitive Mechanisms for Mathematical Thinking Ability

수학적 사고력에 관한 인지신경학적 연구 개관

  • Kim, Yon Mi (Hong Ik University, School of Engineering)
  • Received : 2016.05.15
  • Accepted : 2016.05.17
  • Published : 2016.06.30
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Abstract

Mathematical ability is important for academic achievement and technological renovations in the STEM disciplines. This study concentrated on the relationship between neural basis of mathematical cognition and its mechanisms. These cognitive functions include domain specific abilities such as numerical skills and visuospatial abilities, as well as domain general abilities which include language, long term memory, and working memory capacity. Individuals can perform higher cognitive functions such as abstract thinking and reasoning based on these basic cognitive functions. The next topic covered in this study is about individual differences in mathematical abilities. Neural efficiency theory was incorporated in this study to view mathematical talent. According to the theory, a person with mathematical talent uses his or her brain more efficiently than the effortful endeavour of the average human being. Mathematically gifted students show different brain activities when compared to average students. Interhemispheric and intrahemispheric connectivities are enhanced in those students, particularly in the right brain along fronto-parietal longitudinal fasciculus. The third topic deals with growth and development in mathematical capacity. As individuals mature, practice mathematical skills, and gain knowledge, such changes are reflected in cortical activation, which include changes in the activation level, redistribution, and reorganization in the supporting cortex. Among these, reorganization can be related to neural plasticity. Neural plasticity was observed in professional mathematicians and children with mathematical learning disabilities. Last topic is about mathematical creativity viewed from Neural Darwinism. When the brain is faced with a novel problem, it needs to collect all of the necessary concepts(knowledge) from long term memory, make multitudes of connections, and test which ones have the highest probability in helping solve the unusual problem. Having followed the above brain modifying steps, once the brain finally finds the correct response to the novel problem, the final response comes as a form of inspiration. For a novice, the first step of acquisition of knowledge structure is the most important. However, as expertise increases, the latter two stages of making connections and selection become more important.

수학적 사고력은 STEM(science, technology, engineering, mathematics) 분야에서의 학업적인 성취와 과학기술의 혁신에서 중요한 역할을 하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 학제 간 연구 분야인 수 인지(numerical cognition) 및 수학적 인지와 관련된 최근의 인지신경학적 연구 결과들을 종합하여 개관하였다. 첫째로 수학적 사고의 기초가 되는 뇌 기제의 위치와 정보처리 메커니즘을 확인하였다. 수학적 사고는 영역 특정적(domain specific)인 기능인 수 감각과 시공간적 능력뿐만 아니라 영역 일반적(domain general)인 기능인 언어, 장기기억, 작업 기억(working memory) 등을 기초로 하며 이를 토대로 추상화, 추론 등의 고차원적인 사고를 한다. 이 중에서 수 감각과 시공간적 능력은 두정엽(parietal lobe)을 기반으로 한다. 두 번째로는 수학적 사고 능력에서 관찰되는 개인 차이에 대하여 고찰하였다. 특히 수학 영재들의 신경학적인 특성을 신경망 효율성(neural efficiency)의 관점에서 고찰해 보았다. 그 결과 높은 지능이란 두뇌가 얼마나 많이 일하느냐가 아니라 얼마나 효율적으로 일하는가에 달렸다는 사실을 확인하였다. 수학 영재들의 또 다른 특성은 좌반구와 우반구 간의 연결과 반구 내에서 전두엽과 두정엽의 연결이 뛰어나다는 사실이다. 세 번째로는 학습과 훈련, 그리고 성장에 따른 변화 및 발전에 대한 분석이다. 개인이 성장하며, 수학 학습과 훈련을 하게 될 때 이에 따라 두뇌 피질에서도 변화가 반영되어 나타난다. 그 변화를 피질에서의 활성화 수준의 변화, 재분배, 구조적 변화라는 관점에서 해석하였다. 이 중에서 구조적 변화는 결국 신경 가소성(neural plasticity)을 의미한다. 마지막으로 수학적 창의성은 수학적 지식(개념)을 기초로 하여 수학적 개념들을 결합하는 단계가 요구되며, 그 후 결합된 개념들 중에서 심미적인 선택을 통해 수학적 발명(발견)으로 연결된다. 전문성이 높아질수록 결합과 선택이라는 두 단계가 더욱 중요해진다.

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