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Title:
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NUMERACY SKILLS EMPOWERMENT FROM PRESCHOOL |
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Author(s):
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Maria Lidia Mascia, Maria Chiara Fastame, Mirian Agus and Maria Pietronilla Penna |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-93-7 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler, Pedro Isaías and Maria Lidia Mascia |
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Year:
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2019 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Early Numeracy Learning, Psychoeducational Training, Preschool, Cognitive Empowerment, Educational Technology |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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425 |
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Last Page:
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428 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The development of numerical abilities was examined in 59 children aged 5 years divided into three groups: one control
group (n = 15) and two experimental groups (pencil-and-paper mathematical training: n = 29: computerized mathematical
training: n = 15). The participants were assessed both before and after a battery of validated tests assessing numerical
abilities (BIN test) and fluid intelligence (CPM test). The three groups showed similar values in the pre-test assessment
regarding these two dimensions. A gain between post-test and pre-test scores was calculated; this result underlines
significant differences between experimental groups and the control group in the four areas evaluated by the BIN test.
This study shows the efficacy of both computer-assisted and pencil-and-paper training in enriching numerical
intelligence; pencil-and-paper mathematical training seems to be more effective in some areas. This aspect leads us to
reflect about this result and to deepen the research with subsequent experiments. |
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