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 importance of this topic. This
book showcases international research on the most important cognitive
issues that affect mathematical performance across a wide age range,
from early childhood to adulthood. The book considers the foundational
competencies of nonsymbolic and symbolic number processing before
discussing arithmetic, conceptual understanding, individual
differences and dyscalculia, algebra, number systems, reasoning and
higher-level mathematics such as formal proof. Drawing on diverse
methodology from behavioural experiments to brain imaging, each
chapter discusses key theories and empirical findings and introduces
key tasks used by researchers. The final chapter discusses challenges
facing the future development of the field of mathematical cognition
and reviews a set of open questions that mathematical cognition
researchers should address to move the field forward. This book is
ideal for undergraduate or graduate students of psychology, education,
cognitive sciences, cognitive neuroscience and other academic and
clinical audiences including mathematics educators and educational
psychologists.
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ISBN
9781317410102
Publisert
2018
Utgave
1. utgave
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Vendor
Routledge
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok