Effectiveness of the Additional Early Mathematics program for teaching children early mathematics |
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| Authors: | Van De Rijt Bernadette AM Van Luit Johannes EH |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Educational Sciences, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80.140, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | This paper presents the results of a study of the development of early mathematical competence among young poor arithmetic achievers in the 4–7 year age group. Research has shown that arithmetic difficulties later in life can be explained by an insufficient development of early mathematical competence: i.e. different aspects of early mathematical competence. The different aspects of early mathematical competence are derived from cognitive psychology and from a didactical point of view with an emphasis on (the various phases of) counting. The Piagetian operations (seriation, correspondence and classification) are used, however, as much as possible embedded in a counting context.After selection by way of an early mathematical competence test, children with a score below a criterium are presented with an additional program. This program consists of activities, embedded in real (daily) life themes, in which attention is paid to the different aspects of early mathematical competence. The program is given to the children with a guiding or a structuring instruction form. The results of the study show that it is possible to stimulate the development of early mathematical competence among young poor arithmetic achievers. The way in which instruction is offered has no influence on achievement. |
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| Keywords: | kindergarten early mathematical competence guiding instruction structured instruction intervention program counting |
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