New Study Finds Finger Counting Significantly Boosts Kindergarten Math Skills
[Source – sg.theasianparent.com] In the ongoing debate about early mathematics education, a new study from the University of Lausanne and Lea.fr, Editions Nathan provides compelling evidence that finger counting improves math skills. Preschool educators often have conflicting views on finger counting, with some perceiving it as a sign of mathematical struggle and others considering it a marker of advanced numerical understanding. The recent study, published in Child Development , aimed to determine if teaching kindergarten-aged children to use finger counting could enhance their arithmetic skills. The study involved 328 kindergarteners, primarily of White European descent living in France, and focused on their ability to solve simple addition problems. The children, aged five to six, were divided into groups, with some receiving training in finger counting while others did not. Teachers enrolled in the study used the digital platform Lea.fr to access instructional materials...