Examining language development as a predictor of geometry and spatial perception skills in preschool children

Authors : Ceyhun Ersan, F. Rumeysa Biçer

Pages : 217-230

Doi:10.70325/eyyad.1834253

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Publication Date : 2025-12-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Geometry and spatial skills are closely linked to mathematics, and preschool children’s interactions with math help develop these abilities. Early language development is crucial for all aspects of children’s growth. This study explores the relationship between language development and geometry and spatial skills in preschool children. Data from 120 preschool children were collected using the Turkish Early Language Development Test (TEDIL) and the Geometry and Spatial Perception Test (GSPT). The data were analyzed using normality tests, descriptive, and correlational analyses, with multiple linear regression to assess if language development predicts geometry and spatial skills. Results show significant positive relationships between children\\\'s receptive, expressive, and verbal language skills and their geometry and spatial skills. Regression analysis indicates that receptive and expressive language skills are key predictors of geometry and spatial abilities. These findings contribute to the literature, offering insights into the connections between language and spatial development in early childhood.
Keywords : Okul öncesi çocuklar, dil gelişimi, alıcı dil, ifade edici dil, geometrik ve uzamsal beceriler

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