Over the last few decades, developmental researchers have attempted to study mathematical cognition as they seek to understand cognitive changes from infancy to aging since mathematics poses a very interesting set of questions in terms of the fact that mathematical knowledge takes on several forms and its concepts tend to be abstract, complex and sophisticated. Studies of counting, conservation, quantitative comparison, arithmetic, and other aspects of mathematical thinking now provide a rich insight on cognitive development, one in which the development of problem solving, reasoning, memory, perception, and motivation is examined in the context of acquiring knowledge and skills that are culturally relevant and important in the daily lives of children. By exploring differences related to gender, disability, brain injury, and genius, as well as probing the effects of schooling and other characteristics of culture as they have strived to develop tools for educational assessment and......
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