PsychCentral – Traci Pedersen
“Two-year-olds with poor motor function are more likely to have a poor understanding of math, according to a new study by researchers in Norway. This knowledge will make it easier for teachers to identify children who may need extra help. “There were big differences in mathematical skill levels between the children with the strongest and poorest motor skills. Most of the children who had poor motor skills were not very good at mathematics. “We cannot comment on causality, only that the level of mathematical proficiency can be reflected in motor skills,” said Associate Professor Elin Reikerås of the Norwegian Reading Centre at the University of Stavanger. “It is important that teachers of small children are aware of these findings. It will be easier for them to identify children who may be at risk of having difficulties in understanding mathematics.””(more)