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 …

Although approximately 5–8% of students have a mathematical learning disability (MLD),
researchers have yet to develop a consensus operational definition. To examine how MLD …

The third edition of this significant and groundbreaking book summarizes current research
into how young children learn mathematics and how best to develop foundational …

Arithmetic is still hugely important in many aspects of modern life, but our personal attitudes
to it differ greatly. Many people struggle with the basic principles of arithmetic, whilst others …

Background 3–7% of all children, adolescents, and adults suffer from dyscalculia. Severe,
persistent difficulty performing arithmetical calculations leads to marked impairment in …

In this study, we investigated in school-age children the relationship among mathematical
performance, the perception of numerosity (discrimination and mapping to number line), and …

The last decade has seen a rapid growth in our understanding of the cognitive systems that
underlie mathematical learning and performance, and an increased recognition of the …

Although a number of studies suggests a link between working memory (WM) storage
capacity of short-term memory and calculation abilities, the nature of verbal WM deficits in …

The development of numerical and arithmetic abilities constitutes a crucial cornerstone in
our modern and educated societies. Difficulties to acquire these central skills can lead to …

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