Title:
CURRENT STATUS OF COMPETENCY IN FORMING CONCEPTS OF SETS, QUANTITY, AND COUNTING AMONG EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STUDENTS AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY – DIEN BIEN CAMPUS

Authors:
Pham Thi Thu Phuong and Doan Thi Hang Nga

Abstract:
The formation of concepts of sets, quantity, and counting (elementary mathematics) for preschool children plays a fundamental role in developing logical thinking, intellectual capacity, and cognitive understanding of the surrounding world. This study focuses on assessing the competency of Early Childhood Education students in concept formation of sets, quantity, and counting, and proposes measures to enhance this competency to ensure professional adaptability after graduation. The competency framework includes understanding of child psychology and elementary mathematical knowledge, the ability to design and organize learning activities, preparation of educational materials, integration of technology, and evaluation of learning outcomes. The findings indicate that students at Thai Nguyen University – Dien Bien Campus have achieved certain positive results; however, several limitations remain, highlighting the need for appropriate institutional and pedagogical support to further develop students’ competency in concept formation of sets, quantity, and counting.

Keywords:
Concept formation of sets, quantity, and counting; Competency; Competency in concept formation of sets, quantity, and counting among students

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2026.9211

Date of Publication: 14-04-2026