9 May
2022
9 May
'22
4:38 p.m.
A reminder of the talk tomorrow.
Time: 4pm (to 5:30pm) Budapest/Vienna time
Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Venue: Online, Zoom meeting 942 7892
8352<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94278928352?pwd=ckljaElMYnJtYW41b25sVGZNU09kQT09>,
pw: xfhq44
Chair: Gergo
Speaker: Melissa Kibbe<https://www.bu.edu/cdl/developing-minds-lab/> (Boston
University)<https://www.emilyliquin.com>
Title: Computations underlying "arithmetic" over non-symbolic representations of
quantity
Abstract: Infants and young children can solve "arithmetic-like problems" using
non-symbolic representations of quantity (e.g. solving "one object" + "one
object"), and these early non-symbolic abilities are thought to support the
acquisition of formal mathematics in school. How do untutored children perform
non-symbolic "arithmetic-like" computations? Formal symbolic arithmetic is
defined by function rules that specify how operators operate over inputs to produce
outputs, and these function rules allow for the principled combination and manipulation of
numerals. In this talk, I will present recent research from my lab that suggests that
human's early, non-symbolic "arithmetic" abilities are much more
computationally limited. Our results provide new insights into the computations underlying
early numeracy abilities, and suggest computational limitations on early non-symbolic
numerical competencies that could limit their effectiveness as scaffolding for the
acquisition of formal arithmetic knowledge.
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