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An Introduction to Mathematical Cognition

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An Introduction to Mathematical Cognition explores the cognitive foundations behind mathematical learning and performance across all ages, from early childhood to adulthood. The book covers fundamental topics such as nonsymbolic and symbolic number processing, arithmetic, conceptual understanding, individual differences, and dyscalculia. It also delves into advanced subjects like algebra, number systems, reasoning, and formal proof. Combining behavioural experiments with brain imaging research, each chapter introduces key theories, empirical findings, and common research tasks. The final chapter addresses future challenges and open questions in the field, making this an essential resource for students and professionals in psychology, education, and cognitive sciences.
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This book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students of psychology, education, cognitive science, and cognitive neuroscience. It also serves academic and clinical audiences such as mathematics educators and educational psychologists interested in the cognitive aspects of mathematical learning.

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The book traces the development of mathematical skills from basic number concepts to mathematical proofs, emphasising the hierarchical nature of mathematical development from early childhood to research-level mathematics.

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The last decade has seen a rapid growth in our understanding of the cognitive systems that underlie mathematical learning and performance, and an increased recognition of the importance of this topic. An Introduction to Mathematical Cognition showcases international research on the most important cognitive issues that affect mathematical performance across a wide age range, from early childhood to adulthood.

The book considers the foundational competencies of nonsymbolic and symbolic number processing before discussing arithmetic, conceptual understanding, individual differences and dyscalculia, algebra, number systems, reasoning, and higher-level mathematics such as formal proof. Drawing on diverse methodology from behavioural experiments to brain imaging, each chapter discusses key theories and empirical findings and introduces key tasks used by researchers.

The final chapter discusses challenges facing the future development of the field of mathematical cognition and reviews a set of open questions that mathematical cognition researchers should address to move the field forward.

This book is ideal for undergraduate or graduate students of psychology, education, cognitive sciences, cognitive neuroscience, and other academic and clinical audiences, including mathematics educators and educational psychologists.

Series: International Texts in Developmental Psychology

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  • An Introduction to Mathematical Cognition
    The last decade has seen a rapid growth in our understanding of the cognitive systems that underlie mathematical learning and performance, and an increased recognition of the importance of this topic. An Introduction to Mathematical Cognition showcases international research on the most important cognitive issues that affect mathematical performance across a wide age range, from early childhood to adulthood. The...
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"This book provides up-to-date, accurate summaries of well-studied mathematical cognition topics and explores emerging areas like number systems and mathematical proof. It is essential for anyone interested in mathematical cognition." - Robert Siegler, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

"A comprehensive summary and analysis by leading experts, invaluable for researchers, instructors, and students in the field." - Daniel Ansari, The University of Western Ontario, Canada

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ISBN: 9781138923942

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 9 Tables, black and white

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 650g

Pages: 248

About the Author

Camilla Gilmore is a Reader in Mathematical Cognition in the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University. Her research explores the development of numerical skills in children and adults.

Silke Göbel is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of York. She teaches courses on Numerical Cognition, Dyscalculia, Mathematics Anxiety and Neuroscience of Numbers and Arithmetic. Her current research focuses on predictors of mathematical development.

Matthew Inglis is a Reader in Mathematical Cognition in the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University. He is interested in understanding the processes involved in numerical and mathematical reasoning, and how these can be promoted through education.

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