Children's understanding of arithmetic has been gaining increased attention from both
researchers and educators as it plays an integral role in how children perform in both early …

Background Early numeracy interventions including basic arithmetic are crucial for young
students at risk for early mathematics difficulties (MDs), yet few studies have evaluated …

The present study compared the relative effects of 2 educational programs on kindergarten
children. The experimental group took part in a numeracy-specific program, which focused …

Achieving fluency with basic subtraction and add-with-8 or-9 combinations is difficult for
primary grade children. A 9-month training experiment entailed evaluating the efficacy of …

The acquisition of literacy and numeracy in early years education provides children with an
essential skill for learning and life. This study aims to assess the literacy and numeracy skills …

Number sense is critical to the development of higher order mathematic abilities. However,
some children have difficulty acquiring these fundamental skills and the knowledge base of …

Educators in many countries around the world have a strong interest in improving early
childhood mathematics education, one component of which is formative assessment. Unlike …

Dyscalculia, although officially acknowledged, is more controversial than dyslexia. It is
particularly problematic for mathematics educators, involving evidence from non-educational …

The aim of this study is to determine preschool, special education, elementary school
teacher and mathematics teachers' views of finger-counting in mathematics teaching. The …

This study reviews 208 articles on early childhood mathematics education sourced from the
ERIC database and published between 2000 and 2005 in order to determine the adequacy …