Abstract:

This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between number and counting skills and problem-solving skills of children attending pre-school education. In the research using the cross-sectional survey model, data were collected from 6 schools in 4 preschools and 2 kindergartens in Bolu city center during the 2017-2018 academic year. A total of 216 children in the 5-6 age group, 112 girls and 104 boys, participated in the study. In the study, the data collection tools “Personal Information Form”, “Problem Solving Skills Scale”, and “Early Number Test” were used. According to the results obtained from the research, high positive and significant relationships were found between number and counting skills and problem-solving skills. In addition, it was concluded that the age variable affects both counting skills and problem-solving skills, and as the age of children grows, their skills also improve. Gender, on the other hand, did not affect both variables. The results are discussed based on the relevant literature.

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