Which of the Following Is True of Preschoolers' Math Knowledge

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of preschoolers' math knowledge?

• A) Low income children and middle income preschoolers are equally likely to play cheap board games that build math skills.
• B) Compared to middle income children, low income children are less skilled at math, even during preschool years.
• C) Reading skill at entry to kindergarten is better than math skill for predicting later academic achievement.
• D) Because of core knowledge, it is not useful to directly teach math skills to preschoolers.

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