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1
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counting
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Western culture
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Counting in Western culture typically starts from the number 1 and is integral to daily life and education.
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9
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2
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counting
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United States
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Counting in the United States is based on the base 10 system and is considered a fundamental educational skill for children.
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5
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3
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counting
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Eastern countries
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In Eastern countries, counting often begins at 0 and some objects are considered taboo to count due to superstitious beliefs.
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3
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4
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counting
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Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinean culture utilizes limited numeric systems, counting in sets of 27 or less.
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2
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5
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counting
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Amazon tribes
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Amazon tribes typically count using a base-27 system, grouping numbers in sets of 27.
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1
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6
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counting
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China
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In Chinese culture, counting often starts at 0 and progresses in groups of ten, reflecting the decimal system.
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1
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7
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counting
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Chinese culture
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In Chinese culture, the number 8 is considered lucky and auspicious, so counting often emphasizes this number.
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1
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8
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counting
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Mathematics education in traditional African cultures
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Traditional African cultures teach mathematics education through using body parts and physical objects for counting.
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1
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9
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counting
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Western mathematics education
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In Western mathematics education, counting using physical objects and fingers is commonly used as a foundation, but mental arithmetic skills are heavily emphasized.
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1
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