Linguistic Influences on Children's Number Concepts: Methodological and Theoretical Considerations.
- Resource Type
- Journal Articles
Reports - Research
- Authors
- Towse, John N.; Saxton, Matthew
- Source
- Journal of Experimental Child Psychology. Sep 1997 66(3):362-375.
- Subject
- Cognitive Development
Elementary School Students
Language Role
Linguistic Performance
Linguistics
Mathematical Concepts
Mathematical Linguistics
Mathematics Skills
Number Concepts
Primary Education
Young Children
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0022-0965
Examined role of linguistic demarcation of numerals on cognitive representations of numbers with Caucasian children, 5-7 years old. Theorized that the linguistic paradigm does not always support the idea that language affects number concepts and that children's performance is shaped by other constraints. Results suggest that the task reflects children's interpretations and misinterpretations of task demands. (JPB)