The crucial role of language in mathematical development

Hornung, Caroline

Reference : The crucial role of language in mathematical development


	Document type :	Scientific congresses, symposiums and conference proceedings : Unpublished conference
	Discipline(s) :	Social & behavioral sciences, psychology : Education & instruction
	Focus Areas :	Educational Sciences
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/52891

Title :	The crucial role of language in mathematical development
Language :	English
Translated title :	[en] Der Einfluss von Sprache auf die mathematische Kompetenzentwicklung
Author, co-author :	Hornung, Caroline [University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing (LUCET) >]
Publication date :	17-Nov-2022
Number of pages :	27
Peer reviewed :	No
On invitation :	Yes
Audience :	National
Event name :	Patterns of linguistic inequalities in education
Event date :	17-11-2022
Event organizer :	OEJQS
Event place (city) :	Edupôle Walferdange
Event country :	Luxembourg
Keywords :	[en] language development ; mathematical development ; home language
Abstract :	[en] Basic mathematics skills build on nonverbal number sense But these innate non-verbal skills are insufficient to develop symbolic exact number concepts and to learn arithmetic. Language development allows the acquisition of number words and math vocabulary, crucial for developing basic exact number concepts and arithmetic skills. This presentations highlights five key aspects on how language influences mathematical development. First, language is a building block for basic math skills. Second, number naming systems affect number transcoding. Third, multilingual students calculate better in the language in which they have learned numbers. Forth, children's home language influences their mathematics achievement. And finally, the mastery of the language of instruction has a strong impact on mathematics achievement. The implication of these key aspects are discussed with regard to education and instruction in schools.
Research centres :	Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing (LUCET)
Name of the research project :	EpStan
Target :	Researchers ; Professionals ; Students ; General public
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/52891

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