Number Development Flashcards
0
Q
How much do children differ?
A
Write a number that is one less that two hundred
Start of Year 1 in primary school 2% succeed
End of year 6 3% still unsuccessful
1
Q
Children differ in their understanding of mathematics because of…
A
Cultural and environmental factors
General cognitive skills
Numerical skills
2
Q
How do general cognitive skills effect number development?
A
Working memory
Direct relationship - working memory directly involved in development or execution of numerical skills
Indirect association with
- Other cognitive skills such as reasoning, language and processing speed
- Numerical skills: basic calculation proficiency, number system knowledge, estimation
