A Study on Early Math Skills of Children Concluded All

question 19

Multiple Choice

A study on early math skills of children concluded all of the following, EXCEPT:

• A)no significant difference was found in the conventional math knowledge of four-year-old children according to their socioeconomic status.
• B)the more "teacher talk" about mathematics that occurs the greater the overall achievement in math by all students.
• C)early development in math has long term effects on math achievement.
• D)promoting "best practices" in math instruction at the preschool level can set the stage for future math success.

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