PSYC 332
Mathematical Development Spring 2017
Division II
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Can monkeys do math? Are babies statistical experts? Will I ever be good at calculus? What are we born with and what do we learn? Before children are ever taught formal mathematics in a classroom, they are confronted with situations where they must use their informal understanding of geometry, space, and number to successfully navigate their environments. In this course we read and discuss both foundational and cutting-edge articles from neuroscience, cognitive science, education and psychology to understand how humans bridge this gap between the informal and formal mathematical worlds. We will also tackle questions such as: How do culture and language affect numerical understanding? What are the sources of children’s mathematical misconceptions? What are the effects of early environmental input or input deprivation on mathematical development? What do we know about gender differences in math achievement? How do stereotypes, prejudice, and math anxiety affect math performance?
The Class: Format: seminar
Limit: 19
Expected: 12
Class#: 3399
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: class participation and leadership, 300-word weekly thought papers, final 10 page paper
Extra Info: may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the fifth course option
Prerequisites: PSYC 232 or permission of the instructor
Enrollment Preferences: Psychology majors
Distributions: Division II
Attributes: PSYC Area 3 - Developmental Psychology

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