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August 5, 2026

Bronwyn Reid O'Connor, University of Sydney and Katherin Cartwright, University of Sydney

Yes, there appears to be a downward trend in Year 3 numeracy. But the decline is small and not statistically significant.

Compter sur les doigts aide-t-il les enfants à ne pas surcharger leur mémoire de travail ? Shutterstock

January 20, 2026

Faut-il décourager les enfants de compter sur leurs doigts ? Une étude publiée récemment apporte quelques éléments d’explication.

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November 20, 2025

Jennifer Way, University of Sydney and Katherin Cartwright, University of Wollongong

There is no need to discourage finger counting at any time. Children naturally stop using their fingers when they no longer need them.

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September 29, 2025

Ben Zunica, University of Sydney; Bronwyn Reid O'Connor, University of Sydney, and Katherin Cartwright, University of Wollongong

New research highlights how there is little to no Australian regulation of tutoring at either state or federal levels.