One Block, Two Block, or More? Keep Counting

Key Points

• This research aims to compare the effectiveness of different counting techniques in enhancing children's numerical skills.
• Randomized trial conducted with a group of children learning to count.
• Participants were assigned to different counting methods: one block, two block, or more.
• Cognitive assessments were used to measure numerical skill improvement.
• Children using the 'more' counting method showed a significant increase in numerical cognition (effect size 0.85, 95% CI 0.60-1.10, p<0.01).
• The 'one block' method resulted in lower scores, indicating a less effective counting strategy.
• Improvements were noted across all methods, but 'more' had the highest effectiveness.