LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LAB
RESEARCH
Current Projects
Understanding the Core Deficits and Sub-types of Mathematical Difficulties Among Chinese children
A longitudinal study exploring different types of mathematical difficulties and their underlying deficits among Chinese children.
Young Children Making Sense of Multi-Digit Numbers
A cross-cultural longitudinal study exploring how informal daily experience with numbers can improve Chinese and Western children’s understanding of multi-digit numbers.
An Investigation Into How Home Numeracy May Help Elementary School Students In Their Math Learning
A cross-cultural research investigating the relationship between mathematical abilities of both Hong Kong and Canadian primary students, family backgrounds as well as family Mathematics teaching activities.
After conducting the experiments, results were analyzed and compared. in detail.
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An intervention project examining the effectiveness of number games on enhancing young children’s math skills.
The project aims to help children develop better understanding about multi digit as well as improving math learning abilities, through a three-weeks cognitive exercise along with diverse intellectual games.
A Project Examining the Development of Patterning Skills Among Young Children and Its Relation With Mathematical Learning
Internship
Selection Criteria:
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Academic Excellence
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Proficiency in Chinese and English
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Strong research ethics
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Experience working with children
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Interested students please send an updated CV and transcript to Dr. Winnie Chan (wlwinnie@hku.hk).
Selected Recent Publications
