This paper reports an overview of contemporary research on early childhood mathematics
teaching and learning presented at recent mathematics education research conferences …

The body of research surrounding the relationship between visuospatial working memory
(VSWM) and mathematics performance remains in its infancy. However, it is an area …

The current study investigated the relations between the three cognitive processes that
comprise executive functioning (EF)—response inhibition, working memory, and cognitive …

The development of early numeracy knowledge is influenced by a number of non-
mathematical factors—particularly language skills. However, much of the focus on the …

The present study examined how the home literacy and numeracy environment in
kindergarten influences reading and math acquisition in grade 1. Eighty-two Greek children …

The purpose of this study was to examine whether early literacy skills uniquely predict early
numeracy skills development. During the first year of the study, 69 3-to 5-year-old …

Computer-based assessment can provide new insights into behavioral processes of task
completion that cannot be uncovered by paper-based instruments. Time presents a major …

The aim of this study was to model the most crucial numerical factors to the development of
mathematical skills among children aged five to eight years (ie kindergarten, preschool, first …

This longitudinal study explored the importance of kindergarten measures of phonological
awareness, working memory, and quantity–number competencies (QNC) for predicting …

Literacy and mathematical competencies are essential for a successful school career and
precursors of these abilities develop in kindergarten. In addition to children's early cognitive …