Cognitive Neuroscience of Mathematical Skill Development

数学推理能力的成熟是人类认知和学术发展的标志。认知、发展和教育心理学家对儿童时期数学推理技能的复杂和动态发展变化提供了有价值的见解。我们项目的具体目标是利用认知和系统神经科学的方法来研究心算技能的发展。本研究对认知神经科学、脑与认知发展、认知心理学等理论有广泛的影响。我们提出的研究结果将为向儿童教授数学和符号推理的学术和教育计划的发展提供信息。

The maturation of mathematical reasoning skills is a hallmark of human cognitive and academic development. Cognitive, developmental and educational psychologists have provided valuable insights into the complex and dynamic developmental changes in mathematical reasoning skills during childhood. The specific goal of our project is to investigate the development of mental arithmetic skills using a cognitive and systems neuroscience approach. This work has the potential to have broad impact on theories in cognitive neuroscience, brain and cognitive development and cognitive psychology. Findings from our proposed studies will inform the development of academic and educational programs for teaching mathematical and symbolic reasoning to children.