[Edling] The Languages that Make Maths Easier

[Francis M. Hult via Edling]

BBC

The languages that make maths easier

How quickly and confidently you can answer this question may depend on your
age, education – and possibly, on your native language.*

According to a growing body of research, the words that different languages
use for numbers can affect how easily we learn to count and understand
basic concepts such as fractions.

For children taking their first steps into the world of mathematics, this
can mean that some are presented with additional challenges based on the
language they speak, while others are offered a head start.

Full story:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230511-whats-the-best-language-for-learning-maths
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