Here we categorize middle childhood as ages 9 to 14. By this stage in a child's normal development vision is sharp and learning processes are well underway. Most studies that have focused their efforts on visual learning have found that visual learning styles as opposed to traditional learning styles greatly improve the totality of a student's learning experience. First off, visual learning engages students and student engagement is one of the most important factors that motivated students to learn. Visuals increase student interest with the use of graphics animation and video. Consequently, it has been found that students payspay greater attention to lecture material when visuals are used. With increased attention to lesson material, many positive outcomes have been seen with the use of visual tactics in the classrooms of middle-aged students. Students organize and process information more thoroughly when they learn visually which helps them to understand the information better. Students are more likely to remember information that is learned with a visual aid.<ref>Beeland, W. "Student Engagement, Visual Learning, and Technology: Can Interactive Whiteboards Help?" (2001). Theses and Dissertations from Valdosta State University Graduate School.</ref> When teachers used visual tactics to teach middle-aged students they found that students had more positive attitudes about the material they were learning.<ref name="Farkas">Farkas, R. "Effects of Traditional Versus Learning-Styles Instructional Methods on Middle School Students" The Journal of Educational Research. Vol. 97, No. 1 (Sep. - Oct., 2003), pp. 42-51.</ref> Students also exemplified higher test performance, higher standard achievement scores, thinking on levels that require higher-order thinking, and more engagement. One study also found that learning about emotional events, such as the Holocaust, with visual aids increase middle aged children's empathy.<ref name="Farkas"/>
