"Doing the math": Maternal beliefs about early mathematics versus language learning

Author(s): Cannon, Joanna; Ginsburg, Herbert P.;
Date Issued: 2008
Publisher(s): Routledge (Firm)
Description: An examination of maternal approaches to the mathematical learning of their preschoolers, and a study of maternal beliefs about the importance of mathematics versus language learning in the preschool years, based on a sample of 37 New York City area mothers
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Funder(s): Spencer Foundation
Journal Title: Early Education and Development
Volume Number: 19
Issue Number: 2
Page Range: 238-260
Topics: Parents & Families > Involvement In Child Care & Early Education > Parent-Child
Country: United States
States: NEW YORK
ISSN: 1040-9289 Paper
1556-6935 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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