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The determinants of arithmetic skills in young children: some observations

Haskell, Simon

In: European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2000, vol. 9, p. S77-S86

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    Titre
    • The determinants of arithmetic skills in young children: some observations
    Auteur
    • Haskell, Simon. Institute for Special Education, University of Zurich, Hirschengraben 48, 8001, Zurich, Switzerland
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Inglese
    Publié dans
    • European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2000, vol. 9, p. S77-S86. Steinkopff-Verlag
    Autre version électronique
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:313275
    Summary
    The cause or causes of arithmetic difficulties in young children are manifold. The condition has its origins in a set of complex disorders and may be due to genetic factors, developmental delays, experiential limitations, language problems, and perceptual, motor, memory and other cognitive weaknesses. Other factors which may cause the disorder are inappropriate and ineffectual instructional practices. Anxiety and unfavourable attitudes towards the subject may influence mastery of arithmetic attainment in young children