The child's mathematical ability comes from the baby

Need to build math skills for children as soon as possible, starting with a sense of numbers, according to AP March 26.

Scientists at the University of Missouri (USA) test the math skills of 180 7th graders.

They found that the children who were "weak" in the math skills test were also those who were aware of the worst number since they were in first grade.

Read to children as soon as possible

Dr. David Geary, cognitive psychologist, who led the study, followed this group of children from kindergarten to high school.

He said that at first, the children had a gap in mathematical ability with peers, even though adulthood will never catch up with friends.

Understanding the system of numbers is the basic skill that students need to master, rather than simply numerical harassment, he added.

Dr. Geary also found the ability to consciously develop numbers in parallel with a child's ability to read. Children who were preschoolers were able to read letters and differentiate the pronunciation of different letters and later read more easily.

Therefore, parents should read to children from birth. Many books for children use rhythms for children to focus on sound.

Mann Koepke, a scientist at the National Institutes of Health, though he did not join the research group, said the same thing: "Start talking to children about numbers, numbers, distances and shapes sooner. This is beneficial for a child's brain function ".