Early arithmetic skills in children
Project Description
Arithmetic ability is one of the key predictors of academic achievement. This study aims to examine the early development of arithmetic skills in pre-primary and primary school children. We focus on understanding 1) the developmental trajectory of different arithmetic skills; 2) factors and predictors that may contribute to and account for the development of arithmetic abilities; 3) how individual differences in cognitive functions may relate and predict future arithmetic performance; 4) what early mathematical education can do to support children's STEM learning.
Supervisor
CHENG Chen
Quota
2
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP4100
Applicant's Roles
We are looking for committed, responsive team workers who are genuinely interested in child development and education. Students are expected to attend regular lab meetings. Students will be engaged in all kinds of research activities including 1) reviewing relevant literatures; 2) preparing experimental material; 3) participation recruitment and coordination; 4) conducting hands-on experiments in-person and online; 5) data-analysis; 6)poster preparation and presentation. Students are expected to have some basic data analysis skills (Excel, R, SPSS), programming knowledge (e.g., Python, PsychoPy, JSON) are recommended but not required.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
- Understand key concepts in the related area
- Get hands-on experience in conducting behavioral experiments
- Build up ownership in projects and are comfortable working in a team
- Get hands-on experience in conducting behavioral experiments
- Build up ownership in projects and are comfortable working in a team
Complexity of the project
Moderate