UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Psychology
Approximate Number System Development Lab
Stephen Ferrigno · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Stephen Ferrigno's lab focuses on understanding how children and monkeys develop their ability to estimate numbers using the Approximate Number System. This system is crucial for early math skills, and the lab combines behavioral studies, genetic analysis, and computational modeling to explore factors influencing its development. The research aims to improve educational practices and early diagnosis of math-related learning disabilities by revealing how genetics, experience, and neural maturation play roles in this developmental process.
Approximate Number Systemchild developmentmathematics learninggenetic influencesneural maturationcomparative analysiscognitive developmentDyscalculiabehavioral experimentscomputational modeling
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the role of genetics in the development of the Approximate Number System.
AIM 02Compare the development of numerical estimation in children and monkeys.
AIM 03Use behavioral experiments to identify factors influencing early math skills.
AIM 04Explore how neural maturation impacts mathematical ability across species.
AIM 05Develop methods to diagnose and treat learning disabilities related to mathematics.
Skills the Lab Values
behavioral experimental designgenetic analysiscomputerized training tasksdata collection in child psychologycomparative studies with primatesstatistical analysispedigree analysiscognitive assessment techniquesexperiment designdevelopmental measurement tools
Output against the department
Publications25bottom 3% of dept.286th of 296
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Citations362bottom 4% of dept.285th of 296
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