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This raises the question what counts as counting (sorry). It could be that the cat interprets two actions not as the multiple of one (thus counting 1 → 2), but
by freetonik 6y ago
This raises the question what counts as counting (sorry). It could be that the cat interprets two actions not as the multiple of one (thus counting 1 → 2), but as a single event with that exact pattern of sounds (thus interpreting "no event" → "event").
- bredren 6y agoThis had me curious. From a brief look it seems counting is not so clearly defined as mathematic skills expected by various milestones. [1] For example, > Pre-school - Kindergarten During this stage, children should begin to: - count aloud - compute the number of objects in a group - understand that a particular number of objects has a fixed value despite the size or nature of those objects - understand relative size and be able to sort objects by size and shape - follow a sequence of two- and three-step commands - be able to perform simple addition and subtraction computations I believe my cat Pip only can only do the “follow a sequence” ability of these mathematical skills, so even if he can “count” he has a ways to go in developing his math skills. Fortunately, lack of mathematical skill does not get in the way of my adoration for the animal. [1] https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/mathbasics.html https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/mathbasics.html