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Early numeracy in low‐performing young children
Pirjo AunioJarkko HautamäkiNina SajaniemiJohannes E. H. Van Luitsubject
4. Education05 social sciencesSignificant group050301 educationMean ageEducationDevelopmental psychologyEducational supportNumeracyEarly numeracyMathematics education0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesMultilingualismSpecial educational needsPsychology0503 educationReference group050104 developmental & child psychologydescription
The aim of this study was to explore the early numeracy of low‐performing young children. The mean age of the children was six years and four months. The 511 participants belonged to three groups: multi‐language children, children with special educational needs and children with average performance. The results showed that there were significant group differences in early numeracy: the children in the reference group had better relational and counting skills than those with a multi‐language background and those with special educational needs. Some differences were found in counting skills between the children with multi‐language background and those with special educational needs. Finally, (special) educational support for low‐performing children is discussed.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-01 | British Educational Research Journal |