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Promoting Mathematical Literacy in Latino Children Through Family Involvement at School and at Home

<p> The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Latino parental involvement on children&rsquo;s mathematical skills development and to increase family participation in and out of school with Take-Home Math Literacy Bags. The participants in the study were 13 preschoolers 3 to 5 years of age from a private urban bilingual child care program in northern New Jersey. The researcher conducted a 4-week bilingual (Spanish/English) family math program for Latino English Language Learner families. Data were collected through the use of pre/post student assessment interviews, family pre/post surveys, family experience surveys, researcher journal and anecdotes, and teacher interview and notes. Data analysis revealed improvement in the participants&rsquo; counting, shape recognition skills, and increased visits to the math center. Findings also indicated that Latino families enjoyed using the Take-Home Math Literacy Bags and that they helped them support their children&rsquo;s math skills at home. </p><p>

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:PROQUEST/oai:pqdtoai.proquest.com:10689826
Date10 January 2018
CreatorsEspinosa, Carmen
PublisherThe William Paterson University of New Jersey
Source SetsProQuest.com
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
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