Open AccessInteraction between domain-specific and domain-general abilities in math´s competence
Author(s) -
Sandra Torresi
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of applied cognitive neuroscience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2745-0031
DOI - 10.17981/jacn.1.1.2020.08
Subject(s) - competence (human resources) , viewpoints , cognition , computer science , the symbolic , domain (mathematical analysis) , cognitive science , cognitive psychology , theoretical computer science , mathematics education , psychology , mathematics , social psychology , art , mathematical analysis , neuroscience , psychoanalysis , visual arts
This article is an approach to some viewpoints about interactions between domain-specific and general cognitive tools involved in the development of mathematical competence. Many studies report positive correlations between the acuity of the numerical approximation system and formal mathematical performance, while another important group of investigations have found no evidence of a direct connection between non-symbolic and symbolic numerical representations. The challenge for future research will be to focus on correlations and possible causalities between non-symbolic and symbolic arithmetic skills and general domain cognitive skills in order to identify stable precursors of mathematical competence.