Lights and shadows of mental arithmetic: Analysis of cognitive processes in typical and atypical development

Abstract

Arithmetical learning is not only a fundamental part of children\u2019s education but it is also central in several daily activities. The focus of this chapter is to analyse how children at different ages use limited mental resources to manage complex mental calculation from a developmental perspective. Moreover, some sections will deal with the processes in children\u2019s minds when they are solving arithmetic problems, paying particular attention to the strategies applied

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