The Young child and mathematics

Author

• Copley, Juanita V.

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Washington, D.C: National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2004

Language

English

ISBN

0935989978

Series

Subject(s)

• EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
• MATHEMATICS-STUDY AND TEACHING (EARLY CHILDHOOD)
• MATHEMATICS-STUDY AND TEACHING (PRIMARY)

Notes

. Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-185). Includes index (p. 186)

Abstract

Reflects recent developments in math education using vignettes from classrooms, activity ideas, and strategies for teaching young children about math processes and concepts. Incorporates standards and guidelines from NCTM and NAEYC.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

vi, 186 p.

Dimension

28 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

The child learns, the child teaches --
A framework for teaching mathematics to young children --
Mathematics processes in the early childhood curriculum --
Number and operations in the early childhood curriculum --
Patterns, functions, algebra in the early childhood --
Geometry and spatial sense in the early childhood curriculum --
Measurement in the early childhood curriculum --
Data analysis and probability in the early childhood curriculum --
Questions--
and some answers --
Appendix A: Using the accompanying DVD --
Appendix B: Learning paths and teaching strategies.

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	01563/16	372.7044 Cop Y	Library - 7th Floor	Available