June 1, 2007

Study shows children good at approximate maths

Children who had never been taught addition or subtraction were able to solve approximate maths problems involving large numbers, researchers said on Wednesday in a finding that reveals a new understanding of children's innate math ability.

They said children's early struggles with maths may be linked to the need to produce a precise number. Their finding could lead to better ways to teach math to young children.

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