You can count on your fingers: Finger-based intervention improves first-graders’ arithmetic learning

Frey, Mirjam; Gashaj, Venera; Nuerk, Hans-Christoph; Moeller, Korbinian

doi:10.1016/j.jecp.2024.105934

Journal of Experimental Child Psychology

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.jecp.2024.105934

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You can count on your fingers: Finger-based intervention improves first-graders’ arithmetic learning

Mirjam Frey,

Venera Gashaj,

Hans-Christoph Nuerk

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A longitudinal study of the role of fingers in the development of early number and arithmetic skills in children with Apert syndrome

Hilton

2024

Journal of Anatomy

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This paper discusses a longitudinal study with children with Apert syndrome aged between 4 and 11 years. There has long been an interest in the role of fingers in the development of early number skills and arithmetic. As children with Apert syndrome are born with complex fusions of their fingers, they have to undergo several surgical procedures in order to obtain individuated fingers. This has implications for their finger mobility and finger awareness. It has been suggested that children with Apert syndrome have specific difficulties with early number and arithmetic activities. The findings from this study suggest that engaging children with Apert syndrome in activities that develop finger awareness (finger gnosis) and finger mobility (fine motor skills) may have a positive impact on their ability to engage with appropriate mathematics curricula at school. This is relevant to all those involved in the care of children with Apert syndrome and will be of particular relevance to those involved in early childhood and primary education. This study also provides new insights into the role of finger use in the development of skills and understanding in early number and arithmetic.

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A longitudinal study of the role of fingers in the development of early number and arithmetic skills in children with Apert syndrome

Hilton

2024

Journal of Anatomy

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You can count on your fingers: Finger-based intervention improves first-graders’ arithmetic learning

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A longitudinal study of the role of fingers in the development of early number and arithmetic skills in children with Apert syndrome

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