1st Edition
Thinking and Learning About Mathematics in the Early Years
By Linda Pound
Copyright 2008
128 Pages
by
Routledge
128 Pages
by
Routledge
128 Pages
by
Routledge
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How can early years practitioners help young children to become not only numerate but aspiring mathematicians who love numbers, shapes and mathematical comparisons?
The introduction of the Foundation Stage has led to practitioners seeking ways to teach maths which are more in line with the creative and playful ways young children learn other subjects.
Linda Pound draws on current thinking... Read more
Introduction 1. Is maths hard? 2. There’s more to maths than numbers 3. Maths is about life…. 4. Looking for patterns 5. Playing maths 6. Thinking maths 7. Talking maths 8. Creative maths 9. Creating an environment for mathematical development 10. Confident adults supporting confident mathematicians Conclusion Bibliography Children’s books Index
Biography
Linda Pound is an Early Years Education consultant and a regular contributor to Nursery World.
'Practitioners, particularly curriculum developers in the field of early childhood mathematics education, will benefit from reading this book.' - CHOICE
