“Early Mathematical Competence Test-R”: A Multimedia Tool for Assessing the Early Mathematical Competence

Authors

  • Antonio M. Araujo Universidad de Cádiz
  • Gonzalo Ruiz Universidad de Cádiz
  • Manuel Aguilar Universidad de Cádiz
  • Estibaliz L. Aragón Universidad de Cádiz
  • José I. Navarro Universidad de Cádiz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37467/gka-revtechno.v2.1279

Keywords:

Early Math, Early Numeracy Test-R, assessment, mathematical difficulties, number sense

Abstract

Using a computerized task as an assessment procedure may have advantages over the pencil-and-paper tradi-tionalway. The motivational variable associated to computerized tasks can involve a higher functionality results. Com-puterized tool also can measure a higher range of variables such as response time, error and correct responses, etc. We present  the  Early-Numeracy-Test-R  adapted  from  a  paper  and  pencil  assessment  tool.  In  amultimedia  environment,  we assessed  several  components  involved  in  the  development  of  mathematical  competence  in  school-age  children  of  4-7 years. This  kind  of  measurement  provides  information  about  the  relational  and  cognitive  components  implicit  in  early mathematical development. It also allowed prediction for children in risk of mathematical learning difficulties. This may encourage processes of prevention and early intervention of mathematical learning difficulties. The tool was developed in a multimedia environment in Flash, using Php for storing data.

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2013-06-22

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Araujo, A. M., Ruiz, G., Aguilar, M., Aragón, E. L., & Navarro, J. I. (2013). “Early Mathematical Competence Test-R”: A Multimedia Tool for Assessing the Early Mathematical Competence. TECHNO REVIEW. International Technology, Science and Society Review Revista Internacional De Tecnología, Ciencia Y Sociedad, 2(2), 67–76. https://doi.org/10.37467/gka-revtechno.v2.1279

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013)

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