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What is number cognition?
What is number cognition?
Number cognition refers to the way we think about and use numbers. Numbers can be both symbolic numerals (2, 3, 5) and non-symbolic ( < <, < < <, < < < < < ). Psychologists test the way we think about numbers by using games to see how fast and accurate people are at comparing symbolic and non-symbolic values, estimating values, or keep track of adding & subtracting values.
In the example below, point to the number that's bigger in each set as fast as you can.
Set a timer on your phone. Now.. Point to the number that's bigger in each set as fast as you can. Stop the timer when you reach the end!
In the example below, point to the box that has more dots in each set as fast as you can.
Set a timer on your phone. Now.. Point to the box with more dots in each set as fast as you can. Stop the timer when you reach the end!
questions to consider
questions to consider
How are numbers a part of our thinking & every day lives?
Do you think that even babies can think about numbers?
When do we start learning the symbolic number system?
What do you need to know about numbers in order to complete the presented games?
What kind of experience might you need to develop number cognition?
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Consider how numbers are relevant in many contexts.
Think about things that might impact how number cognition develops and how changes to the task or differences between people might change how they perform.
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