par Poncin, Alexandre;Van Rinsveld, Amandine ;Schiltz, Christine
Référence ANAE. Approche neuropsychologique des apprentissages chez l'enfant, 30, 156, page (586-595)
Publication Publié, 2018-11-01
Article révisé par les pairs
Résumé : Educational policies tend to encourage bilingualism from an early age. Learning one or more foreign languages is undoubtedly beneficial but requires considering how bilingualism influences learning in other disciplines, such as mathematics. Language influences certain aspects of mathematical cognition, including arithmetic. In particular fields, it appears that the mastery of several languages can have cognitive benefits or, on the other hand generate costs related to the stimulation of the executive functions. This chapter aims to describe the influence of language on arithmetic, as well as current controversies regarding bilingualism and arithmetic learning in school.