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Early numeracy skills, encompassing basic numerical competences, predict later math achievement. A study found a differentiated view of early numeracy is more accurate than a single number sense measure.

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Basic numerical competences are foundational for subsequent mathematical achievement.
  • Early numeracy is often conceptualized as a comprehensive 'number sense'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the structure of early numeracy based on distinct basic numerical competences in kindergarten.
  • To determine the predictive value of these competences for mathematical achievement six years later.
  • To analyze these relationships using large-scale assessment data.

Main Methods:

  • Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to evaluate different structural models of early numeracy.
  • Data from a large-scale assessment with over 1700 participants was utilized.
  • Predictive validity was assessed by correlating kindergarten competences with Grade 6 mathematics test performance, controlling for general cognitive ability.

Main Results:

  • A model distinguishing five basic numerical competences provided a better fit to the data than a single-factor model of early numeracy.
  • These five basic numerical competences reliably predicted mathematical achievement in Grade 6.
  • The predictive power remained significant even after accounting for general cognitive ability.

Conclusions:

  • A differentiated perspective on early numeracy, recognizing distinct basic numerical competences, is supported by empirical evidence.
  • These foundational skills in kindergarten are crucial predictors of later mathematical success.
  • Understanding these specific competences can inform interventions for mathematical learning difficulties.