Waubonsee Community College

Teaching young children mathematics, Sydney L. Schwartz

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Teaching young children mathematics

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Sydney L. Schwartz

"Children learn mathematics most effectively in contexts that are meaningful to them. In order to realize the potential of these contexts for fostering young children's mathematical learning, knowledge of mathematics as well as child development is the way to nurture and challenge children's thinking. Avoiding the debates surrounding "hands-on" learning vs. direct instruction, the author focuses on the value of different contexts for learning and illustrates ways to genuinely engage children as active learners. The work is rich with examples of children's interactions with each other and with adults as they utilize and extend their understanding of mathematics. Examples and guidelines for developing lessons and activities will be useful to educators and patents."--Jacket

Teaching young children

The educational challenge: empowering young children to use mathematics -- Designing games and playful activities: meaningful contexts for practice and application -- How young children learn mathematics: content and process connections -- How young children learn number concepts and skills -- How young children learn geometry and measurement -- The connection between assessment and teaching -- How adults can communicate with young children about mathematics -- Calendars and clocks: tools for time management -- Science and mathematics: curriculum partners -- Social studies and mathematics: curriculum partners -- Meaningful use of mathematics in classroom routines -- Putting it all together: one model