Small Numbers, Big Ideas: Essential concepts for teaching early maths

How do young children learn to count? What is number sense? Why is zero an even number?

The maths might be easy, but teaching it well definitely isn't.

Small Numbers, Big Ideas explains the most important concepts for teaching early maths in a straight-to-the-point format. Supported by vibrant illustrations and diagrams, it covers what young children need to understand, why these ideas are so important, and ways we can teach them effectively.

About the author

Jo Austen studied at University College London before teaching in Hackney Central, Cairo and Holland Park. He has recently begun a new lead practitioner role in Leyton, with a strong focus on professional development and improving teaching and learning.

Jo is on X @mathswithin10 and you can also connect with him via LinkedIn.

Summary

How do young children learn to count? What is number sense? Why is zero an even number?

The maths might be easy, but teaching it well definitely isn't.

Small Numbers, Big Ideas explains the most important concepts for teaching early maths in a straight-to-the-point format. Supported by vibrant illustrations and diagrams, it covers what young children need to understand, why these ideas are so important, and ways we can teach them effectively.

Product details

• Authors: Jo Austen, Jonathan Austen
• Publisher: Hodder Education
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 18 to 99
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.11.2024
• EAN: 9781036003234
• ISBN: 978-1-03-600323-4
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 208 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 240 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Professional Development, Mathematics, teacher training, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Mathematics