Finger Counting Training Improves Addition Skills in Kindergarteners
Author Information
Author(s): Poletti Céline, Krenger Marie, Létang Marie, Hennequin Brune, Thevenot Catherine
Primary Institution: Institute of Psychology University of Lausanne
Hypothesis
Can finger counting training improve addition performance in kindergarteners who do not use this strategy?
Conclusion
Training finger counting significantly enhances kindergarteners' addition skills, especially for those who initially do not use their fingers.
Supporting Evidence
- Children who underwent finger counting training improved their addition accuracy from 37.3% to 77.1%.
- The control group showed only a slight improvement from 39.6% to 47.8%.
- The training effect was particularly strong for children who did not initially use finger counting.
Takeaway
Teaching kids to count on their fingers helps them get better at adding numbers. It's like giving them a special tool to solve math problems!
Methodology
The study involved pre- and post-testing of kindergarteners on addition tasks, with one group receiving finger counting training and another serving as a control.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the involvement of teachers in implementing the training protocol.
Limitations
The study's findings may not generalize to children with developmental disorders or disabilities, as none were included in the sample.
Participant Demographics
328 kindergarteners aged 5 to 6 years, mainly White European, with 152 girls.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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