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Introduction Introduction
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Children who find Mathematics Difficult Children who find Mathematics Difficult
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Mathematics Interventions Mathematics Interventions
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Numbers Count Numbers Count
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Overview Overview
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A Numbers Count Lesson A Numbers Count Lesson
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Making a Positive Start Making a Positive Start
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Counting Counting
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Current Learning Activities Current Learning Activities
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Ending on a Positive Note Ending on a Positive Note
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Conclusion Conclusion
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Impact Impact
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Mathematical Achievement Mathematical Achievement
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Attitudes towards Mathematics Attitudes towards Mathematics
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1. Greater Enjoyment of Mathematics 1. Greater Enjoyment of Mathematics
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2. More Willing to “Have a Go” 2. More Willing to “Have a Go”
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3. Longer Concentration 3. Longer Concentration
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4. More Resilient 4. More Resilient
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5. More Independent 5. More Independent
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6. More Willing to Talk about Mathematics 6. More Willing to Talk about Mathematics
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Discussion Discussion
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References References
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58 Numbers Count: a large-scale intervention for young children who struggle with mathematics
Get accessNick Dowrick, Faculty of Education, Edge Hill University
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Published:07 April 2015
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Abstract
Young children who find mathematics very difficult are likely to encounter profound problems later on. Previous small-scale studies have indicated that early intervention can help them, but have provided insubstantial evidence. This chapter discusses the key features of a new mathematics intervention in England, Numbers Count, and analyzes the findings of a large-scale impact study of 8000 low-achieving 6- and 7-year-old children. After an average of 43 half-hour, one-to-one lessons in 3 months, their number age test scores had risen by 14 months with an effect size of .85. Their attitudes towards learning mathematics also improved substantially, with an effect size of .7. Children made strong progress irrespective of their background characteristics. It is suggested that the success of the intervention was due to its design, to its teachers’ professional development program, and to rigorous quality assurance. Subsequent changes are discussed.
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