Andreas Demetriou, Antonis Liakos, Niyazi Kizilyürek
How Wisdom Emerges from Intellectual Development: A Developmental/Historical Theory for Raising Mandelas
Journal of Intelligence
past research examined parental support math early childhood using parentreport surveys observational measures math talk however since studies present findings one methods construct parental support early math method inextricably linked know little whether methods provide similar unique information childrens exposure math concepts study directly addresses monooperation bias operating past research collecting comparing multiple measures support number spatial skills including math talk semistructured observations parentchild interactions parent reports home math activities questionnaire time diaries findings 128 parents 4yearold children reveal substantial withinmeasure variability across three data sources frequency number spatial activities type content parent talk number spatial concepts convergence parental math support measures evident among parent reports questionnaire time diaries scale composites monthly number activities related number activities previous work day monthly spatial activities correlated spatial activities prior nonwork days however parent report measures survey time diary significantly correlated observed quantity type math talk semistructured observations future research implications findings discussed