In this review, we are pitting two theories against each other: the more accepted theory, the
number sense theory, suggesting that a sense of number is innate and non-symbolic …

It is widely accepted that human and nonhuman species possess a specialized system to
process large approximate numerosities. The theory of an evolutionarily ancient …

Large systematic differences in young children's home learning experiences have long-term
economic consequences. Many parenting programs place significant demands on parents' …

The relationship between spatial and mathematical ability is controversial. Thus, the current
study conducted a meta-analysis of 73 studies, with 263 effect sizes to explore the …

A model of the relations among cognitive precursors, early numeracy skill, and mathematical
outcomes was tested for 182 children from 4.5 to 7.5 years of age. The model integrates …

Chez les enfants de la maternelle, la compétence numérique est très prédictive dans le
cadre de l'acquisition des habiletés mathématiques requises en 1re et 2e année du …

One important cause of very low attainment in arithmetic (dyscalculia) seems to be a core
deficit in an inherited foundational capacity for numbers. According to one set of hypotheses …

Although it is often assumed that abilities that reflect basic numerical understanding, such as
numerical comparison, are related to children's mathematical abilities, this relationship has …

This article reports results of a four-year longitudinal study that investigated the impact of
specific and non-specific precursors on mathematical school achievement. Preschool …

There is a growing consensus that the neuropsychological underpinnings of developmental
dyscalculia (DD) are a genetically determined disorder of 'number sense', a term denoting …