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Small children solve big problems

Lyn English
Abstract: 

5- and 6-year-olds can solve problems our syllabuses assume they cannot. This evidence of abstract thought and mathematical problem solving strategies should encourage everyone to aim high.

DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.18296/set.1064
Journal issue: 
set 1990: no. 2

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