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Core numerical skills for learning mathematics in children aged five to eight years – a working model for educators

Pirjo AunioDepartment of Teacher Education, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pekka RäsänenNiilo Mäki Institute, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
Pages 684-704 | Published online: 12 Jan 2015

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