Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Contributors

Foreword: Mathematical Cognition, Language, and Culture: Understanding the Links

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction: Language and Culture in Mathematical Cognitive Development

Abstract

Introduction

A Brief Historical Review of Research on the Roles of Language and Culture in Mathematical Cognition

Specific Linguistic Levels of Influence on Numerical Processing

A Key Question Driving Research on Numerical Development

Other Considerations in Studying Linguistic Influences on Numerical Processing

The Role of Culture in Mathematical Cognition

Disentangling Linguistic and Cultural Influences on Numerical Processing and Mathematics Achievement

Conclusions

Chapter 2: Analogical Mapping in Numerical Development

Abstract

Introduction

Analogical Mapping in Integer Learning

Acquisition of Natural Numbers

Analogical Mapping in Acquiring Natural Numbers

Problems With the Current Account of Analogical Mapping in Integer Learning

Analogical Mapping in Magnitude Estimation

Analogical Mapping in Estimation: Evidence From the Flexibility and Interdependence of Estimates

Analogical Mapping in Estimation: The Role of Ordinality

Other Evidence of Analogy as a Source of Representational Changes

General Conclusion

Chapter 3: Linguistic and Experiential Factors as Predictors of Young Children's Early Numeracy Skills

Abstract

Number Language and Early Numeracy Performance

Comparisons of Counting Across Languages

Other Approaches to Exploring Language Effects

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

Chapter 4: Effects of Mathematics Language on Children's Mathematics Achievement and Central Conceptual Knowledge

Abstract

Mathematics Language and Achievement

Mathematics Achievement, Central Conceptual Knowledge, and Numerical Language

Conclusions

Chapter 5: How Does the “Learning Gap” Open? A Cognitive Theory of Nation Effects on Mathematics Proficiency

Abstract

The Traditional Approach: Differences in Input, Differences in Output

A Cognitive Theory on How the Learning Gap Opens

Do Numerical Magnitude Judgments Mediate Nation Effects on Math Proficiency?

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

Chapter 6: Mathematical Skills of Children With Specific Language Impairments: Testing Developmental Theory

Abstract

Introduction

Background to Specific Language Impairment

Linguistic and Nonlinguistic Contributions to Mathematical Development

Evidence From Children With Specific Language Impairments (SLI)

Conclusions

Chapter 7: Arithmetic in the Bilingual Brain

Abstract

Introduction

Bilingualism and Retrieval of Mathematical Facts

Conclusions and Future Directions

Chapter 8: Linguistic Traces in Core Numerical Knowledge: An Approach From Bilingualism

Abstract

Introduction

Numbers Without Language

Language and Symbol Acquisition

Bilingualism as a Window to Numerical Cognition

The Language of Learning Mathematics

New Evidence: Bilingual Dyscalculia

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

Chapter 9: Early Number Knowledge in Dual-Language Learners From Low-SES Households

Abstract

Introduction

Does Bilingualism Matter for Early Numeracy?

Ways for Young Children to Represent Numbers

Our Study

Acknowledgment

Chapter 10: How Culturally Predominant Reading Direction and Number Word Construction Influence Numerical Cognition and Mathematics Performance

Abstract

Introduction

Effects of Reading Direction

Effects of Number Word Construction

Conclusions and Future Directions

Acknowledgments

Chapter 11: Language, Culture, and Space: Reconstructing Spatial-Numerical Associations

Abstract

Verbal Components of Language-Related Spatial-Numerical Associations

Non-Verbal Language-Related Behavior and Spatial-Numerical Associations

Evolutionary Predispositions to SNARC

Summary and Conclusions

Chapter 12: Cultural Processes in Elementary Mathematics: Studies in a Remote Papua New Guinea Community

Abstract

Dichotomous Approaches to Analyzing Relations Between Culture and the Development of Numerical Understandings

Intrinsic Relations Approaches to Analyzing Relations Between Culture and the Development of Numerical Understandings

The Interplay Between Cultural and Developmental Processes in Mathematical Understandings: A Program of Research in Remote Oksapmin Communities

Concluding Remarks

Chapter 13: Numeration Systems as Cultural Tools for Numerical Cognition

Abstract

Introduction

Properties of Numeration Systems and Their Implications

Inconsistencies Between Representational Systems

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Index