Basic arthmetic is not an easy task for Jeanne. In fact, she has to work hard at understanding mathematical concepts. She finds it hard to believe that basic math skills are:

A) present in all species
B) A natural inclination, because they relate to language
C) Present in all humans within the first days of life
D) Learned from our environment in the early stages of development

I Choose C because we all are born with the ability to learn

Math is a language, pure and simple. In fact, is it the language of physics and astrophysics.

I agree math in it self is its own language but the question is, is it present in us from birth or are we born with it and need to be challenged in order for it to develop effectively?

Please go back and reread the question, the answers, and then Bobpursley's comment. The correct answer should be clear.

i got it now i did go back and re read it and i believe it is B) A natural inclination, because they relate to language Thank you so much sometimes the answer is really right in front of your face :)

:-) Right!

Ms. Sue, one time you post that C is the correct answer and here you're saying that B is the correct answer. Having doubts about your answers or you just don't know?

B was wrong BTW!!