CEML’s work is framed around five Challenges. Addressing these challenges will improve our understanding of children’s early mathematical learning and produce research-informed learning resources and professional development.
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How do the foundations of mathematics learning emerge in the preschool years?
![Challenge 3](http://ceml.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Challenge3.png)
What are the causal mechanisms that drive mathematics learning during primary school?
![Challenge 4](http://ceml.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Challenge4.png)
How do children’s experiences in early educational settings and at home influence their mathematical development?
![Challenge 2](http://ceml.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Challenge2.png)
How do we design effective educational resources based on an understanding of mathematical learning processes?
![Challenge 1](http://ceml.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Challenge1.png)
What are the most effective ways to impact educational practice?