Recent research on fractions has broadened and deepened theories of numerical
development. Learning about fractions requires children to recognize that many properties …

Abstract Mathematics skills relate to lifelong career, health and financial outcomes.
Individuals' cognitive abilities predict mathematics performance and there is growing …

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 …

The primary purpose of this longitudinal correlational study was to examine relations
between phonological processing abilities and emerging individual differences in math …

The contribution of the three core components of working memory (WM) to the development
of mathematical skills in young children is poorly understood. The relation between specific …

The chapter reviews research on infants' and children's developing mathematical
competencies—from the ability to determine sizes of small sets to the solving of word …

Longitudinal associations of domain‐general and numerical competencies with individual
differences in children's understanding of fractions were investigated. Children (n= 163) …

What does it mean to have a visual representation of a mathematical object, concept, or
process? What visualization strategies support growth in mathematical thinking, reasoning …

This study examines the development of children's ability to reason about proportions that
involve either discrete entities or continuous amounts. Six-, 8-and 10-year olds were …

Fraction and decimal arithmetic pose large difficulties for many children and adults. This is a
serious problem because proficiency with these skills is crucial for learning more advanced …