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Ep 1. Math and the Myth of Ability with John Mighton
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The Importance of Transitioning from Concrete to Abstract in Children's Learning
Kids need to play and interact with objects, but research suggests they should also be introduced to abstract representations early on. Jennifer Kaminsky, a respected researcher, conducted a study with grade one or two kids. Some were taught fractional concepts using colorful objects, while others used simple white circles. The kids who used the white circles performed better in understanding and applying the concepts. Kaminsky's work has shown these findings hold true even at the university level. Check out Jennifer Kaminsky for more insights.
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