Zorbo's Number Quest

For 3- to 9-year olds

In this study your child will assist Zorbo, the friendly alien, in learning about numbers. During the session your child will hear how many objects Zorbo was able to find. Then, your child will help decide which option is correct.

Children start using number words before they fully understand what those words mean and even after children can use number words appropriately to count, it's unclear whether children only care about quantity when thinking about the meaning of number words. We are interested in whether children care more about the quantity of objects or the kinds of objects when interpreting what number words refer to. Understanding how children first understand number words will help researchers develop new and potentially more effective math education practices.

15 minutes

Within 5 business days of participating in this study, we will email you a $5 Amazon Gift Card (U.S.). To be eligible for the gift card: 1) your child must be in the age range for this study, 2) you must submit a valid consent video, 3) we need to see that there is a child with you, and 4) you may only be compensated for the first completed session per child. You are still eligible for compensation if you withdraw your session recording at the end of the game.