Modern elementary mathematics

[5] Changing some aspects of the environment, such as giving an auditory learner headphones with quiet music,[6] can help children concentrate on mathematical tasks.

Modern learning materials, both computer and physical, accommodate learners through the use of multiple representation, such as graphs, pictures, words, animations, symbols, and sounds.

For example, recent research suggests that sign language isn't only a means of speaking for those who are deaf, but also a visual approach to communication and learning, appealing to many others students and particularly helping with mathematics.

Educators who support child-led learning need to provide tasks that are open to interpretation, and be ready to improvise, rather than prepare lessons ahead of time.

Technology reduces the amount of attention, memory, and computation required by users, making higher mathematical topics accessible to young children.

However, the main opportunity technology provides is not in making traditional mathematical tasks more accessible, but in introducing children to novel activities that are not possible without computers.

The pedagogical approach of constructionism describes how creating algorithms, programs and models on computers promotes deep mathematical thinking.

Both computer algebra systems and interactive geometry software help with several cognitive limitations of young children, such as attention and memory.

Online communities and forums allow educators, researchers and students to share, discuss and remix elementary mathematical content they find or create.

Other times, web-native mathematical objects are created, remixed and shared within the integrated authoring and discussion environment, such as applets made with Scratch or Geogebra constructions.

Rich media, including video, virtual manipulatives, interactive models and mobile applications is a characteristic feature of online mathematical communication.

Professional development for elementary mathematics educators uses social media in the form of online courses, discussion forums, webinars, and web conferences.

Sandbox, also called open world games, such as Minecraft help children explore patterns, improvise, be mathematically artistic, and develop their own algorithms.

[13] While learning mathematics in daily life, such as cooking and shopping, can't be considered modern, social media provides new twists.

Online networks help parents and teachers share tips on how to integrate daily routines and more formal mathematical learning for children.

Pastimes such as geocaching involve families sharing mathematically rich sporting activities that depend on GPS systems or mobile devices.