Modern cognitive development theory emphasises relationships, seeing social interaction as the crucible in which children’s cognitive development takes place.
Professor Charlie LewisOctober 2018
Learning stimulation was the strongest predictor of achievement at all ages, particularly at 4½ years, more so for verbal skills than math skills.
The EditorNovember 2017
Only for African American fathers was there a link between increased control and discipline and a higher math score - not in other families.
The EditorNovember 2017
A strong correlation was found between the early home learning environment and cognitive skills at age 10-11, across all ethnic groups.
The EditorOctober 2017
The exercise made a greater difference to students whose families had less general interest in and liking for mathematics.
The EditorAugust 2017
Developmental parenting is blossoming in low-income families whose young children are catching up to wealthier peers.
Professor Jane WaldfogelJuly 2017
The link between absenteeism and academic progress is 3 to 4 times larger than the link between teaching quality and academic progress.
The EditorJune 2017
Research suggests that learning such subjects also helps their reading and writing.
Professor Douglas H. ClementsJune 2017
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