An insight into children’s early development
Pan European Networks (08.10.2015): The Stavanger Project is a longitudinal study of over 1,300 children from when they are two and a half to when they are ten years of age. The study contributes to increased knowledge on children’s early development. In addition, the Stavanger Project aims to identify which early developmental factors may enhance or inhibit the acquisition of reading, writing and arithmetic skills in school.
Toddlers who have poor motor skills may be bad in math, research reveals
International Business Times (Australian Edition) (10.09.2015): Two-year-old children manifesting poor motor function also have poor mathematical skills, a study suggests. Researchers at the University of Stavanger’s Norwegian Reading Centre say having this knowledge will make it easier for teachers to identify children who may need extra help in math.
Poor motor skills in two-year-olds could indicate slow development in mathematical proficiency
Science Daily (09.09.2015): Two-year-olds with poor motor function also exhibit poor mathematical skills, a new study shows. This knowledge will make it easier for teachers to identify children who may need extra help.
The Stavanger Project - The Learning Child is a multi-discipline, longitudinal study conducted by the University of Stavanger in collaboration with the City of Stavanger. The project seeks to gain new knowledge on the development of children aged 2 1/2 to 10 years of age. For more information in English, please visit our English project website.