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Why do number symbols count?

Early screening and interventions for math

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Why do number symbols count? Early screening and interventions for math – BOLD

Daniel Ansari talks about what happens in children’s brains when they learn numerical symbols

Daniel Ansari, professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Western Ontario, Canada, talks about what happens in children’s brains when they learn numerical symbols and explains how to help children who are at risk of falling behind.

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