Experiences in Math for Young Children

by Charlesworth, Rosalind

• ISBN13: 9781111301507
• ISBN10: 1111301506
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This readable, easy-to-understand book focuses on the developmental sequence of mathematics for young children and its integration with other parts of the curriculum. For each math concept presented, early childhood educators learn how it can be incorporated into music and movement, language and visual arts, science, and social studies 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, providing the tools needed to prepare children to meet these standards. Each concept unit contains assessment, instructional, and evaluation strategies that can be put to use immediately. Additional resources include active approaches to mathematics, resources for establishing learning centers, guidance on parental involvement, lists of children's books with math concepts, and related websites.

Table of Contents

Concept Development In Mathematics

How Concepts Develop in Mathematics

How Concepts Are Acquired

Promoting Young Children's Concept Development Through Problem Solving

Assessing Young Children's Developmental Level

Fundamental Concepts And Skills

One-to-One Correspondence

Number Sense and Counting

Logic and Classifying

Comparing

Early Geometry: Shape

Early Geometry: Spatial Sense

Parts and Wholes

Language and Concept Formation

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 and Thematic Units and Projects

Symbols And Higher-Level Activities

Symbols

Groups and Symbols

Higher-Level Activities and Concepts

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

The Math Environment

Materials and Resources for Math

Math in Action

Math in the Home

Developmental Assessment Tasks

Children's Books, Software and Web Sites with Math Concepts

Glossary

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