Introduction to the Sum Strategy: Definition and Context The Sum Strategy refers to a fundamental and widely observed set of processes employed by young children during the initial stages of learning arithmetic, specifically focusing on the operation of addition, or summing. This strategy serves as a critical bridge, allowing children to move from purely concrete […]
Introduction and Definition of the MIN Strategy The MIN Strategy, often referred to as the Minimum Strategy or Counting On from the Larger Addend, is a fundamental mathematical technique observed in the cognitive development of young children as they transition from concrete enumeration to abstract calculation. This strategy represents a significant developmental milestone, marking a […]
The RIGHTSTART Program: A Neo-Piagetian Intervention for Mathematical Cognition The RIGHTSTART Program is a specialized, time-intensive instructional intervention designed to significantly improve mathematical ability, particularly focusing on foundational number sense and quantitative reasoning in young children, typically those at the elementary school level. Developed in the late 1980s by the influential Canadian developmental psychologist, Robbie […]