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Influence of Bilingualism in Simple Arithmetic
Title
Influence of Bilingualism in Simple Arithmetic.
Creator
Nishat, Towhid, Rosselli, Monica, Graduate College
Abstract/Description
It has been widely hypothesized that while doing arithmetic individuals use two distinct routes for phonological output. A direct route requires exact arithmetic which is thought to have been linked to language dependent areas of the brain. In addition, an indirect route thought to be language independent is active during arithmetic approximation that relies on visuo-spatial skills. The arithmetic double route has been incorporated on the triple code model that consists of Visual Arabic code...
Show moreIt has been widely hypothesized that while doing arithmetic individuals use two distinct routes for phonological output. A direct route requires exact arithmetic which is thought to have been linked to language dependent areas of the brain. In addition, an indirect route thought to be language independent is active during arithmetic approximation that relies on visuo-spatial skills. The arithmetic double route has been incorporated on the triple code model that consists of Visual Arabic code for identifying string of digits, magnitude code for knowledge in numeral quantities, and verbal code for rote arithmetic fact. Our goal is to investigate whether language experience has an effect on the processing of exact/approximation math using bilingual participants who have access to two languages. We will measure the 2 groups monolinguals/bilingual processing speed to complete the 2 tasks Exact/Approximation in 2 codes Arabic digit/Verbal. We hypothesized a faster reaction time in exact arithmetic task in comparison to approximation due to it being language dependent. We expect a positive correlation between self rated language proficiency and exact arithmetic in verbal code. We also expect a main effect for the task Exact vs. Approximation independent of the input code when the stimulus was presented in either Arabic digit and/or verbal codes. Results from this study have implications in understanding the importance of the input code when processing numbers. Further neuroimaging studies need to be compiled to investigate brain activation during simple arithmetic when bilinguals use verbal or Arabic digit coding.
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Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005844
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Bilingualism and arithmetic - a pilot study
Title
Bilingualism and arithmetic - a pilot study.
Creator
Nishat, Towhid, Perez, G., Rosselli, Monica, Graduate College
Date Issued
2013-04-12
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361333
Subject Headings
Bilingualism, Arithmetic
Format
Document (PDF)
Arithmetic and language proficiency in Spanish/English billinguals
Title
Arithmetic and language proficiency in Spanish/English billinguals.
Creator
Perez, G., Nishat, Towhid, Rosselli, Monica
Date Issued
2013-04-05
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361163
Subject Headings
Bilingualism, Arithmetic
Format
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Influence of bilingualism on simple arithmetic
Title
Influence of bilingualism on simple arithmetic.
Creator
Nishat, Towhid, Rosselli, Monica, Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Psychology
Abstract/Description
It has been widely hypothesized that while doing arithmetic, individuals use two distinct routes for phonological output. A direct route is used for exact arithmetic which is language dependent, while an indirect route is used during arithmetic approximation and thought to be language independent. The arithmetic double route has been incorporated on the triple- code model that consists of visual arabic code for identifying strings of digits, magnitude code for knowledge in numeral quantities,...
Show moreIt has been widely hypothesized that while doing arithmetic, individuals use two distinct routes for phonological output. A direct route is used for exact arithmetic which is language dependent, while an indirect route is used during arithmetic approximation and thought to be language independent. The arithmetic double route has been incorporated on the triple- code model that consists of visual arabic code for identifying strings of digits, magnitude code for knowledge in numeral quantities, and verbal code for rote arithmetic fact. Our goal is to investigate whether language experience has an effect on the processing of exact/approximation math using bilingual participants who have access to two languages, using a theoretical arithmetic processing model, which has been validated across many studies. We have measured the two groups (monolinguals/bilinguals) processing speed for completing the two tasks (Exact/Approximation) in two codes (Arabic digit/Verbal). We hypothesized a faster reaction time in exact arithmetic task in compared to approximation in accordance with the triple-code model. We alsoexpected a main effect for the task (Exact vs.Approximation) independent of the input code when the stimulus was presented in either Arabic digit and/or verbal codes. Our results show exact arithmetic is faster than approximation of arithmetic facts in all codes supporting earlier theories. Also, there was no significant difference in processing speed between monolinguals and bilinguals when performing the arithmetic task in either Arabic and/or verbal codes. In addition, our investigation suggests a modification to the triple-code model when interpreting arithmetic facts in verbal code due to interference of two languages with bilingual participants. Additions to the model can be suggested when the stimulus is expressed in verbal code for visual identification, which may cause interference in bilinguals leading to a first language advantage due to language experience.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004394
Subject Headings
Bilingualism, Computational complexity, Mathematical analysis, Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary), Switching theory
Format
Document (PDF)