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Family math engagement with young Latine children in the United States

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Young children's early math experiences are culturally situated, occurring in the context of everyday family interactions and routines. Yet, we know little about the math experiences in culturally and linguistically minoritized families, including those from Latine communities. In this article, we provide the first review of research on family math in the homes of young Latine children in the United States. We identify shared patterns and inconsistencies across studies on family math cognitions and math practices, and their relations with children's outcomes. We argue for the need to use a sociocultural lens to examine and understand family math, and offer recommendations that center families' experiences to generate foundational knowledge, capture within-group variation, and use more flexible and culturally relevant measures.

Source: Child Development Perspectives

DOI: 10.1111/cdep.12490

Authors: Mackenzie Swirbul, Gigliana Melzi

Institution: New York University

Language: English

Topic: Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills

Subfield: Statistics and Probability

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Heising-Simons Foundation