Intuitions of 5-6-year-old children related to measure sense and measurement

Abstract

International audienceIn this paper, we present the results of a study conducted among 5-6-year-old children, with a focus on their intuitions regarding aspects of measure sense and measurement. The results show that children at that age have different intuitions in terms of measure sense and measurement and they can use them while problem solving. Additionally, our results show that appropriate activities can assist children in developing their abilities of comparing different distances and applying measurement rules