Relation between general vocabulary knowledge and early numeracy competence: The mediating role of mathematical language

IF 1.8 2区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Journal of Experimental Child Psychology Pub Date : 2024-12-13 DOI:10.1016/j.jecp.2024.106145

Jana Chi-San Ho , Sum Kwing Cheung , Catherine McBride , David J. Purpura , Melody Chi Ying Ng , Audrey Pui Lam Ho

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Abstract

Early language skills are considered important precursors of early mathematical development. Prior research extensively explored the association between vocabulary and early numeracy. However, few studies have delved into the specific impact of mathematical language on this association. This study investigated the extent to which mathematical language mediates the relation between general vocabulary knowledge and early numeracy competence. A total of 180 Hong Kong kindergarteners (mean age = 4.66 years, SD = 0.63) were individually tested on their Chinese general vocabulary knowledge, mathematical language, and early numeracy competence online. Path analysis showed that when children’s age and family income were statistically controlled, general vocabulary knowledge had a direct positive association with early numeracy competence as well as an indirect link through mathematical language. The findings highlighted the pivotal role of mathematical vocabulary in the learning of mathematics in early childhood. Future directions for examining the role of mathematical language in early numeracy development across different languages are further discussed.

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一般词汇知识与早期算术能力的关系：数学语言的中介作用。

早期的语言技能被认为是早期数学发展的重要先兆。先前的研究广泛探讨了词汇和早期计算能力之间的关系。然而，很少有研究深入探讨数学语言对这种联系的具体影响。本研究探讨数学语言在一般词汇知识和早期算术能力之间的中介作用。对180名香港幼稚园儿童（平均年龄4.66岁，SD = 0.63）进行中文一般词汇知识、数学语言和早期计算能力的在线测试。通径分析表明，在统计控制儿童年龄和家庭收入的情况下，一般词汇知识与早期计算能力有直接的正相关关系，并通过数学语言间接联系。研究结果强调了数学词汇在幼儿数学学习中的关键作用。研究数学语言在不同语言早期计算能力发展中的作用的未来方向将进一步讨论。

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Journal of Experimental Child Psychology Multiple-

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4.50

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7.70%

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190

期刊介绍： The Journal of Experimental Child Psychology is an excellent source of information concerning all aspects of the development of children. It includes empirical psychological research on cognitive, social/emotional, and physical development. In addition, the journal periodically publishes Special Topic issues.