Mathematics learning in early childhood : paths toward excellence and equity / Christopher T. Cross, Taniesha A. Woods, and Heidi Schweingruber, editors ; Committee on Early Childhood Mathematics, Center for Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cross, Christopher T.

Woods, Taniesha A.

Schweingruber, Heidi A.

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Early Childhood Mathematics.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Early childhood).

Mathematics.

Early childhood education.

Physical Description:

xii, 386 p.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academies Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Early childhood mathematics is vitally important for young children's present and future educational success. Research has demonstrated that virtually all young children have the capability to learn and become competent in mathematics. Furthermore, young children enjoy their early informal experiences with mathematics. Unfortunately, many children's potential in mathematics is not fully realized, especially those children who are economically disadvantaged. This is due, in part, to a lack of opportunities to learn mathematics in early childhood settings or through everyday experiences in the home and in their communities. Improvements in early childhood mathematics education can provide young children with the foundation for school success. Relying on a comprehensive review of the research, Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood lays out the critical areas that should be the focus of young children's early mathematics education, explores the extent to which they are currently being incorporated in early childhood settings, and identifies the changes needed to improve the quality of mathematics experiences for young children. This book serves as a call to action to improve the state of early childhood mathematics. It will be especially useful for policy makers and practitioners-those who work directly with children and their families in shaping the policies that affect the education of young children."--Publisher's description.

Contents:

Introduction

Foundational mathematics content

Cognitive foundations for early mathematics learning

Developmental variation, sociocultural influences, and difficulties in mathematics

The teaching-learning paths for number, relations, and operations

The teaching-learning paths for geometry, spatial thinking, and measurement

Standards, curriculum, instruction, and assessment

The early childhood workforce and its professional development

Conclusions and recommendations.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612437151

9780309147439

0309147433

9781282437159

1282437151

9780309128070

0309128072

OCLC:

923281145