[Opinion] Finger counting boosts kindergarten math performance in new study

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Finger counting boosts kindergarten math performance in new study

Preschool teachers have varying opinions on finger counting in children, with some seeing it as a sign of math struggles while others view it as advanced numerical knowledge. A study explored whether a finger counting strategy can help kindergarten-aged children solve arithmetic problems. Children between ages four and six who use their fingers for math are considered intelligent, while adults typically do not. The study found that training chil…