Individual Differences in Arithmetic

Implications for Psychology, Neuroscience and Education

Ann Dowker (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

396 Seiten

2019 | 2nd edition
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-138-80033-5 (ISBN)

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Standards in numeracy are a constant concern to educational policy-makers. However, why are differences in arithmetical performance so marked? In Individual Differences in Arithmetic, Ann Dowker seeks to provide a better understanding of why these differences in ability exist, encouraging a more informed approach to tackling numeracy diff

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 love it and feel confident in their arithmetical abilities. Why are there so many individual differences in people’s performance in, and feelings about, arithmetic?

Individual Differences in Arithmetic explores the idea that there is no such thing as arithmetical ability, only arithmetical abilities. The book discusses several important components of arithmetic, from counting principles and procedures to arithmetical estimation, alongside emotional and cognitive components of arithmetical performance. This edition has been extensively revised to include the latest research, including recent cross-cultural and cross-linguistic research, the development of new interventions for children with difficulties and studies of early foundations of mathematical abilities.

Drawing on developmental, educational, cognitive and neuropsychological studies, this book will be essential reading for all researchers of mathematical cognition. It will also be of interest to educators and other professionals working within individuals with arithmetic deficits.

Ann Dowker is a University Research Lecturer at the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford. She is the lead researcher on the Catch Up Numeracy intervention project.

Introduction

Individual Differences in Arithmetic: Children, Adults, Males, Females, Weaknesses and Talents

There Is No Such Thing as Arithmetical Ability – Only Arithmetical Abilities

Relationships Between Arithmetic and Other Abilities

Counting and After: The Importance of Individual Differences

Is Arithmetic a Foreign Language?: Representing Numbers and Arithmetic Problems in Different Forms and Translating Between Them

Derived Fact Strategies

A Good Guess: Estimation and Individual Differences

Arithmetic Facts, Procedures and Different Forms of Memory

Effects of Culture, Language and Experience

The Brain and Individual Differences in Arithmetic

"Maths Doesn't Like Me Anymore": The Role of Attitudes and Emotions

Implications for Helping Children with Their Arithmetical Difficulties

Some Practical Guides to Helping Children with Mathematical Difficulties

Bibliography

Zusatzinfo	8 Tables, black and white
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 234 mm
Gewicht	453 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Allgemeine Psychologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Entwicklungspsychologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Pädagogische Psychologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Sozialpsychologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Verhaltenstherapie
	Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Schulpädagogik / Grundschule
ISBN-10	1-138-80033-3 / 1138800333
ISBN-13	978-1-138-80033-5 / 9781138800335
Zustand	Neuware