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Give the youngest students a strong foundation of basic math concepts!
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Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood
By Sally Moomaw, Ed.D.
"Puts an emphasis on helping young children understand mathematics instead of just doing mathematics. By providing a solid foundation in early numeracy, we give children the understanding needed for them to become flexible mathematical thinkers." —Christina Tondevold, Region II Math Specialist, Initiative for Developing Mathematical Thinking, Boise State University
"Gives preschool and kindergarten teachers the NCTM content and process standards with meaningful interactive mathematical activities ... This is a refreshing book to increase 'math talk' throughout the day and give young children a better chance at achievement in math." —Mary Jo Pollman, Ph.D., Professor of Early Childhood, Metropolitan State College of Denver |
Children who learn math fundamentals in preschool and kindergarten have the best chance of later achievement in school—but too often, children don't get the effective early math instruction that makes all the difference. Now there's a core early childhood textbook that helps current and future educators teach the most critical math concepts to young students while meeting today's national standards for mathematics education.
Developed by Sally Moomaw, a nationally respected expert with more than 20 years of classroom experience, this accessible textbook gives readers a solid theoretical understanding of math concepts and standards and the guidance they need to create and implement their own lessons. Highly readable and practical enough for years of use beyond the classroom, this text
- explicitly aligns with the most current recommendations from the National Research Council's Committee on Early Childhood Mathematics and the focal points of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- helps teachers plan effective lessons—includes more than 50 classroom activities with detailed instructions and helpful photos
- advances inclusion by giving teachers universal design strategies and adaptations to help them support all learners, including English language learners and students with disabilities
- targets the critical math skills children will build on for the rest of their lives, from geometry to data analysis (see box)
- focuses on the youngest students (including children with special needs) so teachers can implement developmentally appropriate math instruction when it's the most effective
- gives teachers invaluable guidance on weaving math lessons into everyday routines and conversations
- makes teacher preparation clear and easy, with student-friendly features such as chapter summaries, reflection questions, vignettes that model key concepts, and a glossary of math terminology
Whether used in preservice courses on teaching mathematics or in-service professional development, this comprehensive textbook will help educators give the youngest students a strong foundation of basic math concepts—and prepare them for lifelong academic success.
Teach young children the basics of
- quantification
- operations
- algebraic reasoning
- geometry
- spatial sense
- measurement
- data analysis
- probability
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ORDERING INFO
ISBN 978-1-59857-119-6
Paperback / 232 pages / 7 x 10 / 2011
$39.95
Stock# 71196
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Table of Contents
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Foundations for Mathematical Development
Mathematics in the Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom
Standards in Early Mathematics Education
Developmentally Appropriate Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics in Inclusive Classrooms
What It Means to Be a Mathematics Teacher
Chapter 2: Developing Number Sense
The Number and Operations Standard
The Development of Number Sense
Designing the Number Sense Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Number Sense
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Number Sense Learning
Chapter 3: Developing Concepts About Arithmetic Operations
The Operations Component of the Number and Operations Standard
The Development of Arithmetic Operations—Addition and Subtraction
Adding Operations to the Number-Sense Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Arithmetic Operations
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Understanding of Arithmetic Operations
Chapter 4: Developing Algebra Concepts
The Algebra Standard
The Development of Algebraic Reasoning
Designing the Algebra Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Algebra
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Algebraic Learning
Chapter 5: Developing Geometry Concepts
The Geometry Standard
The Development of Geometric Reasoning
Designing the Geometry Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Geometry
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Geometric Learning
Chapter 6: Developing Measurement Concepts
The Measurement Standard
The Development of Measurement Concepts
Designing the Measurement Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Measurement
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Measurement
Chapter 7: Developing Concepts About Data Analysis and Probability
The Data Analysis and Probability Standard
The Development of Concepts About Data Analysis and Probability
Designing the Data Analysis and Probability Curriculum
Universal Design for Supporting Data Analysis and Probability
Focusing on Mathematical Processes
Assessing Data Analysis and Probability
Chapter 8: Integrating Curricula to Meet Mathematics Goals: Putting It All Together
Guidelines
Planning for Number and Operations
Planning for Algebra
Planning for Geometry
Planning for Measurement
Planning for Data Analysis and Probability
Sample Schedules
Glossary
Appendix: Identifying Geometric Figures
Index
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