Experiences in Math for Young Children

by Charlesworth, Rosalind

• ISBN13: 9780766802339
• ISBN10: 0766802337
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-19
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This text focuses on the developmental sequence of mathematics for young children and its integration with other parts of the curriculum. For each math concept presented, the author explains how it might be incorporated into music and movement, language and visual arts, science, and social students for children from birth through age eight. Problem solving is promoted as the major means for constructing concepts with a balance of naturalistic, informal, and structured activities. The content is compatible with national standards and guidelines, giving educators the tools they need to prepare children to meet these standards. Each concept unit contains assessment, instructional, and evaluation strategies that educators can employ immediately. Further resources include active approaches to mathematics, resources for establishing learning centers, guidance on parental involvement, lists of childrens books with math concepts, and related Web sites.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

SECTION I CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT IN MATHEMATICS: How Concepts Develop

How Concepts are Acquired

Promoting Young Children's Concept Development Through Problem Solving

Assessing the Child's Development Level

SECTION II FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND SKILLS: One-to-one Correspondence

Number Sense and Counting

Logic and Classifying

Comparing

Shape

Spatial Sense

Parts and Wholes

Language and Concept Formation

SECTION III APPLYING FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS, ATTITUDES, AND SKILLS: Ordering, Seriation, and Patterning

Measurement: Volume, Weight, Length and Temperature

Measurement: Time

Interpreting Data Using Graphs

Integrating the Curriculum Through Dramatic Play, Thematic Units and Projects

SECTION IV SYMBOLS AND HIGHER LEVEL ACTIVITIES: Symbols

Sets and Symbols

Higher Level Activities and Concepts

SECTION V MATHEMATICS CONCEPTS AND OPERATIONS FOR THE PRIMARY GRADES: Operations with Whole Numbers

Patterns

Fractions

Numbers Above Ten and Place Value

Geometry, Data Collection, and Algebraic Thinking

Measurement with Standard Units

SECTION VI THE MATH AND SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT: Materials and Resources for Math and Science

Math and Science in Action

Math and Science in the Home

APPENDICES: Appendix A - Development Assessment Tasks

Appendix B - Children's Books with Math Concepts

Index