Aboriginal kids can count without numbers

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 08:14 in Psychology & Sociology

Knowing the words for numbers is not necessary to be able to count, according to a new study of aboriginal children. The study of the aboriginal children – from two communities which do not have words or gestures for numbers – found that they were able to copy and perform number-related tasks. read more

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