Research Database

Maternal math talk in the home and math skills in preschool children

Topic:

NA

Authors:

Susperreguy, Davis-Kean

Journal/Publication:

Early Education & Development

Year:

2016
Participant Age Range:
46 –
69 months

Sample Size:

40

Participant Language:

English

Abstract:

Research Findings: The current study analyzed the relation between the amount of mathematical input that preschool children hear (i.e., math talk) from their mothers in their homes and their early math ability a year later. Forty mother–child dyads record