Experiences in Math for Young Children

by Charlesworth, Rosalind

• ISBN13: 9781401862787
• ISBN10: 1401862780
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-07-09
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Experiences in Math for Young Children focuses on the integration of mathematics with other content areas in accordance with the guidelines and standards of NCTM and NAEYC. Developed specifically for educators of children from birth through age eight, particular emphasis has been placed on instructional and evaluation strategies as well as developmentally appropriate assessment tasks to fit the national movement calling for authentic assessment. Each math concept is presented in a web that provides a picture of how it might be integrated with music and movement, language and visual arts, science, and social students. Problem solving is stressed as an integral part of constructing concepts with a balance of naturalistic, informal, and structured activities and experiences. A wealth of resources gives educators further tools for helping young children master mathematic skills. These include guidance in establishing learning centers, Web sites for further reading, active approaches to mathematics, parental involvement efforts, and lists of children's books promoting math concepts.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
About the Author	xi
SECTION 1 Concept Development in Mathematics
How Concepts Develop in Mathematics	2	(17)
How Concepts Are Acquired	19	(9)
Promoting Young Children's Concept Development through Problem Solving	28	(17)
Assessing the Child's Developmental Level	45	(13)
SECTION 2 Fundamental Concepts and Skills
One-to-One Correspondence	58	(12)
Number Sense and Counting	70	(16)
Logic and Classifying	86	(14)
Comparing	100	(9)
Early Geometry: Shape	109	(13)
Early Geometry: Spatial Sense	122	(11)
Parts and Wholes	133	(9)
Language and Concept Formation	142	(10)
SECTION 3 Applying Fundamental Concepts, Attitudes, and Skills
Ordering, Seriation, and Patterning	152	(16)
Measurement: Volume, Weight, Length, and Temperature	168	(12)
Measurement: Time	180	(14)
Interpreting Data Using Graphs	194	(10)
Integrating the Curriculum through Dramatic Play and Thematic Units and Projects	204	(12)
SECTION 4 Symbols and Higher-Level Activities
Symbols	216	(13)
Groups and Symbols	229	(13)
Higher-Level Activities and Concepts	242	(16)
SECTION 5 Mathematics Concepts and Operations for the Primary Grades
Operations with Whole Numbers	258	(24)
Patterns	282	(13)
Fractions	295	(13)
Numbers above 10 and Place Value	308	(15)
Geometry, Data Collection, and Algebraic Thinking	323	(18)
Measurement with Standard Units	341	(17)
SECTION 6 The Math Environment
Materials and Resources for Math	358	(9)
Math in Action	367	(15)
Math in the Home	382	(55)
Appendices
Appendix A Developmental Assessment Tasks	394	(28)
Appendix B Children's Books, Software, and Web Sites with Math Concepts	422	(15)
Glossary	437	(6)
Index	443