Kelly Mix has shown that young children in urban US acquire elements of base-10 thinking as early as 3 years old. But would young children in African villages, where subsistence farming forms the basis of the economy, experience this effect? My own research suggests 'no' - but Mix's research suggests that there may be ways to prime such skills, especially through smartphones.
Yes, First the radio, then the TV and now the Smart Phones have increased the level of understanding among the infants as well as the elderly. The buying power among the poor anywhere is a deterrent otherwise it has worked like magic in the far flung areas of Pakistan.
Are you familiar with any studies that contribute empirical evidence on this question, Mirza?
Thanks - Brett
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