A1 Journal article (refereed)
The Development of Early Mathematical Skills : A Theoretical Framework for a Holistic Model (2019)
Parviainen, P. (2019). The Development of Early Mathematical Skills : A Theoretical Framework for a Holistic Model. Journal of Early Childhood Education Research, 8(1), 162-191. https://journal.fi/jecer/article/view/114110
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Parviainen, Piia
Journal or series: Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
eISSN: 2323-7414
Publication year: 2019
Volume: 8
Issue number: 1
Pages range: 162-191
Publisher: Suomen Varhaiskasvatus ry.
Publication country: Finland
Publication language: English
Persistent website address: https://journal.fi/jecer/article/view/114110
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/65818
Abstract
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.
Keywords: children (age groups); mathematical skills; numerical literacy; mathematical thinking; inference; problem solving; learning; early childhood education and care
Free keywords: early mathematical skills; numerical skills; spatial thinking skills; mathematical thinking and reasoning skills; holistic model of early mathematical skills
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2019
JUFO rating: 1