Early math matters: Kindergarten number competence and later mathematics outcomes.
University of Delaware · University of Wisconsin–Madison
Abstract
Children's number competencies over 6 time points, from the beginning of kindergarten to the middle of 1st grade, were examined in relation to their mathematics achievement over 5 later time points, from the end of 1st grade to the end of 3rd grade. The relation between early number competence and mathematics achievement was strong and significant throughout the study period. A sequential process growth curve model showed that kindergarten number competence predicted rate of growth in mathematics achievement between 1st and 3rd grades as well as achievement level through 3rd grade. Further, rate of growth in early number competence predicted mathematics performance level in 3rd grade. Although low-income…
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- Competence (human resources)
- Mathematics education
- Psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Social psychology
- No poverty