유아 수학능력과 관련 변인들 간의 관계 분석 = Structural relationships of variables affecting young children`s mathematical abilities

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study analyzes the structural relationship among variables considered to affect young children`s mathematical abilities. The variables addressed in the study include children`s individual variables, home environment variables, and teachers` individual variables. Data for the study were collected from the results of math tests and surveys carried out by 210 children aged 4 through 6 enrolling in kindergartens or child care centers in either Daegu or Gyungbuk province. The children`s parents and teachers also participated in the surveys. SPSS 18.0 and AMOS 18.0 programs were used for correlation and structural equation modeling, respectively. The study results are as follows. First, children`s individual variables, home environmental variables, and teacher`s individual variables show significant relationships with the children`s mathematical abilities. Second, the three variables also showed direct causal relationships with the children`s mathematical abilities, with children`s individual variables being the most influential among the three. The findings suggest the need to develop better teaching strategies and practical guidance for the improvement of children`s individual variables. The limitations of the study and directions for further research are discussed.