Individual differences in arithmetic: implications for psychology, neuroscience and education
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
/ Ann Dowker
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Hove [U.K.]; New York
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
: Psychology Press
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
, 2005.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
x, 358 p.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [290]-335) and indexes
CONTENTS NOTE
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Individual differences in arithmetic: children, adults, males, females, weaknesses and talents -- There is no such thing as arithmetical ability -- only arithmetical abilities -- Derived fact strategies -- A good guess : estimation and individual differences -- Effects of culture, language and experience -- The brain and individual differences in artithmetic -- "Math's doesn't like me anymore" : the role of attitudes and emotions -- Implications for helping children with their arithmetical difficulties