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Record Nr.

UNINA9910826683003321

Autore

Pound Linda

Titolo

Supporting mathematical development in the early years / / Linda Pound

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Maidenhead, : Open University Press, c2006

ISBN

1-280-94768-3

9786610947683

0-335-22750-3

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (177 p.)

Collana

Supporting early learning

Disciplina

372.7044

Soggetti

Mathematics - Study and teaching (Early childhood)

Education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Previous ed.: 1999.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Halftitle; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 Mathematics at home and at school; Chapter 2 Successful learning: enjoying thinking mathematically; Chapter 3 A curriculum to promote mathematical thinking; Chapter 4 Implementing a curriculum for mathematical thinking; Chapter 5 Observing, planning and supporting mathematical thinking and learning; Chapter 6 Parents and professionals working together; Conclusion; References; Index; Back cover

Sommario/riassunto

Provides practical guidance for parents, teachers and other early years workers who want to give children a good start in mathematical development. Showing how competent children are as mathematicians from an early age, this book offers an overview of young children's mathematical behaviour at home and in early years settings.