Based on their performance on a standardized achievement test, second-grade children (N=
49) were classified as having mathematics difficulties with normal reading achievement (MD …

The reading and mathematics growth of 180 children was examined over 4 points, spanning
2nd and 3rd grades. Initially, 4 achievement groups were identified: difficulties in …

The book explores a number of different perspectives and theories on human learning and
motivation. The author examines different types of learning across the curriculum and …

Research Findings: The focus of this study was to construct and validate 12 brief early
numeracy assessment tasks that measure the skills and concepts identified as key to early …

Many studies have suggested that cognitive and affective abilities (such as math anxiety-MA
and math self-efficacy) explain individual differences in math. Purpose: The present study …

The mathematical performance of 182 third and fourth graders in 8 different areas of
mathematics was examined. The children belonged to 4 achievement groups: children with …

This paper offers reflections on future directions for early mathematics and science
education. We argue that researchers and practitioners should examine carefully not only …

“Historically, number [and operations on them have] been a corner-stone of the entire
mathematics curriculum”(National Council of Teachers of Mathematics [NCTM], 2000, p. 32) …

The authors explore how children's play can support the development of the foundations of
mathematics learning and how adults can support children's representation of--and thus the" …

Research Findings: Educators declare their commitment to high-quality education for all
children. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has been …