The Precursors of Writing: Graphic Representation in Preschool Children.

Martlew, Margaret; Sorsby, Angela

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ505833

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0959-4752

EISSN: N/A

The Precursors of Writing: Graphic Representation in Preschool Children.

Martlew, Margaret; Sorsby, Angela

Learning and Instruction, v5 n1 p1-19 1995

The representational abilities of 24 preschool children were investigated in relation to their ability to use their knowledge of graphic notation. Although the children came from similar backgrounds, their responses showed varying constructs about the appropriate graphic notation to use in referential tasks. (SLD)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Handwriting, Individual Differences, Knowledge Level, Literacy, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Writing Ability, Writing Readiness

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A