{"product_id":"link-between-spatial-and-mathematical-skills-across-the-preschool-years-paperback-softback-9781119402503","title":"Link between Spatial and Mathematical Skills across the Preschool Years (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119402503","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLink between Spatial and Mathematical Skills across the Preschool Years\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBrian N. Verdine (Author), Roberta Michnick Golinkoff (Author), Kathy Hirsh-Pasek (Author), Nora S. Newcombe (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119402503, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 May 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e150 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.4 x 15 x 1 cm, 0.136 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the development of spatial skills is important for improving overall success in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields (e.g., Wai, Lubinski, Benbow, \u0026amp; Steiger, 2010). Children use spatial skills to understand the world and can practice them via spatial assembly activities like puzzles or blocks. These skills have been linked to success in subjects like mathematics (Mix \u0026amp; Cheng, 2012) and science (Pallrand \u0026amp; Seeber, 1984; Pribyl \u0026amp; Bodner, 1987). This monograph sought to answer four questions about early spatial development: 1) Can we reliably measure spatial skills in 3- and 4-year-olds?; 2) Do spatial skills measured at 3 predict spatial skills at age 5?; 3) Do preschool spatial skills predict mathematics skills at age 5?; and 4) What factors contribute to individual differences in preschool spatial skills (e.g., SES, gender, fine-motor skills, vocabulary, and executive function)? Longitudinal data generated from a new spatial skill test for 3-year-old children, called the TOSA (Test of Spatial Assembly), show that it is a reliable and valid measure of early spatial skills that provides strong prediction to spatial skills measured with established tests at age 5. New data using this measure finds links between early spatial skill and mathematics, language, and executive function skills. Analyses suggest that preschool spatial experiences may play a central role in early mathematical skills. Executive function skills further predict mathematical performance and individual differences, specifically socio economic status, are related to spatial and mathematical skill. We conclude by exploring ways of providing rich early spatial experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI. SPATIAL SKILLS, THEIR DEVELOPMENT, AND THEIR LINKS TO MATHEMATICS.............................. 7\u003cbr\u003eBrian N. Verdine, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, and Nora S. Newcombe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eII. METHODS FOR LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF PRESCHOOL SPATIAL AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS........ 31\u003cbr\u003eBrian N. Verdine, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, and Nora S. Newcombe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIII. RESULTS—CONSIDERING THE 2-D AND 3-D TRIALS OF THE TOSA SEPARATELY AND TOGETHER.... 56\u003cbr\u003eBrian N. Verdine, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, and Nora S. Newcombe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIV. RESULTS—LINKS BETWEEN SPATIAL ASSEMBLY, LATER SPATIAL SKILLS, AND \u003cbr\u003eCONCURRENT AND LATER MATHEMATICAL SKILLS.................................................................... 71\u003cbr\u003eBrian N. Verdine, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, and Nora S. Newcombe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eV. RESULTS—INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCE FACTORS IN SPATIAL AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS............... 81\u003cbr\u003eBrian N. Verdine, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, and Nora S. Newcombe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVI. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: HOW EARLY SPATIAL SKILLS PREDICT................................ 89\u003cbr\u003eLATER SPATIAL AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS\u003cbr\u003eBrian N. Verdine, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, and Nora S. Newcombe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREFERENCES................................................................................................................... 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS........................................................................................................ 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOMMENTARY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAUSAL INFERENCE AND THE SPATIAL–MATH LINK IN EARLY CHILDHOOD................................... 127\u003cbr\u003eDrew H. Bailey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAUTHOR BIOS................................................................................................................ 137\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTATEMENT OF EDITORIAL POLICY...................................................................................... 139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSUBJECT INDEX.............................................................................................................. 141\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52428572197144,"sku":"9781119402503","price":30.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119402503.jpg?v=1784680159","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/link-between-spatial-and-mathematical-skills-across-the-preschool-years-paperback-softback-9781119402503","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}