General and Specific Cognitive Precursors on the Early MathematicalPerformance

  1. Estivaliz Aragon
  2. Gamal Cerda 2
  3. Manuel Aguilar 1
  4. Carlos Mera 1
  5. José I. Navarro 1
  1. 1 University of Cadiz (Spain)
  2. 2 University of Concepcion (Chile)
Actas:
14th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME 14)

Editorial: International Mathematical Union (IMU) & International Council for Science (ICSU)

Año de publicación: 2021

Páginas: 103

Tipo: Aportación congreso

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Resumen

This study analyzed the contribution of predictors of both domain-specific (estimation and magnitude comparison) to informal mathematical performance (numbering, comparison, calculation and understanding of concepts) and domain-general (working memory, processing speed and receptive vocabulary) in pre-schoolers, using structural equations. A total of ^p] preschool students’ ages ranging from ]q to rp participated in this study. Students were assessed with informal mathematical thinking test, numerical estimation, symbolic and non-symbolic comparison task, coding task, receptive vocabulary test, and backward digit task. Results show a structural equation model for multiple indicators and multiple causes to explaining informal mathematical thinking. The model reduced the specific-domain factors effect, such asmagnitude comparison. The effect of working memory was below the straight impact of the general-domain predictors considered in the study.