Microgenetic Changes in Representations of Numerical Magnitude
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We examined short-term changes in children’s numerical estimation, the representational changes that gave rise to improved estimates, and the hypothesis that experiences that highlight discrepancies between logarithmic and linear representations of numerical magnitude result in the greatest changes in estimation accuracy.
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تاریخ انتشار 2005