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Teaching Young Children Mathematics

Teaching Young Children Mathematics

Schwartz, Sydney L.

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General EducationTeaching Instruction

ISBN10: 1578867010
ISBN13: 9781578867011
Publisher: R & L Education
Published: Feb 1 2008
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 8.97
Language: English

Children learn mathematics most effectively in contexts that are meaningful to them. In order to realize the potential of those contexts for fostering young children's mathematical learning, knowledge or mathematics as well as child development is the way to nurture and challenge children's thinking. Avoiding the debates surrounding hands-on learning vs. direct instruction, the author focuses on the value of different contexts for learning and illustrates ways to genuinely engage children as active learners. The work is rich with examples of children's interactions with each other and with adults as they utilize and extend their understanding of mathematics. Examples and guidelines for developing lessons and activities will be useful to educators and parents.

Chapters explore such topics as: how we underestimate young children's mathematical capabilities; how appropriate sequencing of learning and building on prior knowledge will enhance understanding; what teachers, including parent-teachers, need to know; and high-stakes testing. This is a work that brings together the connections between knowing the basics and constructing knowledge in accessible and practical ways.

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