Rebecca Merkley

Rebecca Merkley, a faculty member in Carleton's Department of Cognitive Science focusing on math cognition and early childhood education, explores how babies grasp early math concepts. Discover how infants already have innate skills related to quantity and sharing. Uncover the link between executive functions like focus and working memory with math learning. The discussion also addresses the impact of math anxiety ignited by parent and teacher interactions, emphasizing the crucial role of everyday experiences in nurturing positive math attitudes in children.