Mathematics for Young Children - An Active Thinking Approach

First published in 1991, this book shows how children as young as 4 and 5 of all abilities can be encouraged to carry out their own mathematical explorations while covering the content of a prescribed curriculum. It includes a selection of case studies from the author's own work with young children and a range of examples of their work.

List of contents

List of Figures. Preface and Acknowledgements. Part I: Setting the Scene 1. Some Questions 2. Some Background Details Part II: Case-studies 3. Circle Arrangements 4. Six by Six Squares 5. Number Squares 6. Christmas Trees 7. Plates of Biscuits 8. A Stick of Cubes Part III: Analysis Preliminary Note 9. The Mathematics 10. The Children's Initiatives 11. The Teacher's Role. In Conclusion: Why?. Appendix. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

Summary

First published in 1991, this book shows how children as young as 4 and 5 of all abilities can be encouraged to carry out their own mathematical explorations while covering the content of a prescribed curriculum. It includes a selection of case studies from the author’s own work with young children and a range of examples of their work.

Product details

• Authors: Marion H. Bird
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032361451
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236145-1
• No. of pages: 196
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Early Years
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / General, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Primary & middle schools, Pre-school & kindergarten, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy, Pre-school and kindergarten, Primary and middle schools, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy