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Peer reviewedCaulfield, Rick – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2000
Examines current research on brain development, focusing on infants' ability to understand basic numerical concepts and arithmetic operations. Asserts that as the brain undergoes dramatic transformations, it already has a built-in capacity to understand basic numerical concepts. Recommends that parents and professionals engage in activities…
Descriptors: Brain, Cognitive Development, Computation, Concept Formation
