TY  - GEN
TY  - GEN
T1  - The development of early mathematical skills - a theoretical framework for a holistic model
JF  - Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
VO  - 8
IS  - 1
SP  - 162
OP  - 191
A1  - Parviainen, Piia, kirjoittaja
LA  - eng
YR  - 2019
UL  - https://kansalliskirjasto.finna.fi/Record/arto.016708807
AB  - This article presents a theoretical framework for a holistic model of the development of early mathematical skills in early childhood education. The first aim of this study was to conduct a comprehensive international review of the literature to explore early mathematical skills categories. The literature review yielded three early mathematical skills categories, namely (1) numerical skills, (2) spatial thinking skills and (3) mathematical thinking and reasoning skills. Previous studies have shown that several mathematical skills develop gradually and simultaneously in early ages and that these skills areas are interconnected in mathematical skills learning. Accordingly, the second aim of this study was to build a holistic theoretical model illustrating the interconnections between the three developing skills categories. The mathematical skills gained in early childhood influence later mathematical achievement. Thus, the importance of simultaneous strengthening of versatile early mathematical skills through conscious early learning practices should be addressed in early mathematical learning.
KW  - matemaattiset taidot
KW  - varhaislapsuus
KW  - kokonaisvaltaisuus
KW  - avaruudellinen hahmottaminen
KW  - matemaattinen ajattelu
KW  - varhaiskasvatus
KW  - matematiska färdigheter
KW  - småbarnsålder
KW  - helhetsinriktning
KW  - rymduppfattning
KW  - matematiskt tänkande
KW  - småbarnspedagogik
ER  -