The BrightNumbers project addresses the significant individual variance in math skills observed early in school, where the gap between low-performing and typically achieving children tends to widen. Many children with initially low numerical skills struggle to benefit from formal instruction, thus hindering their acquisition of essential math knowledge for a successful educational pathway. Early childhood education (ECE) is a crucial environment for building a foundation for learning and a successful educational pathway at school. To bridge these gaps, the BrightNumbers project aims to enhance our understanding of early math development and to develop effective educational practices. By leveraging research-based knowledge, we strive to develop and investigate the preventive support programme, ensuring that all children enter school with a solid math knowledge base, fostering successful educational pathways in math and future employability.

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