Approximate Arithmetic Training Improves Informal Math Performance in Low Achieving Preschoolers
@article{Szkudlarek2018ApproximateAT, title={Approximate Arithmetic Training Improves Informal Math Performance in Low Achieving Preschoolers}, author={Emily Szkudlarek and Elizabeth M. Brannon}, journal={Frontiers in Psychology}, year={2018}, volume={9} }
Recent studies suggest that practice with approximate and non-symbolic arithmetic problems improves the math performance of adults, school aged children, and preschoolers. However, the relative effectiveness of approximate arithmetic training compared to available educational games, and the type of math skills that approximate arithmetic targets are unknown. The present study was designed to (1) compare the effectiveness of approximate arithmetic training to two commercially available numeral…
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