Prerequisites for the development of arithmetic skills in pupils of younger school age

Abstract

This paper presents a study that aimed to map the prerequisites for the development of arithmetic skills in younger school-age pupils. Respondents performed tasks focusing on executive functions, spatial abilities, and estimation and symbolic quantity.

First results indicate a close relationship between the speed of symbolizing quantities and the level of arithmetic skills. Working memory appears to be another important factor for the development of numeracy skills.

Keywords

• mathematics
• mathematical skills
• arithmetic skills
• younger school age
• dyscalculia
• mathematical learning difficulties