Early Numeracy
Mathematical Activities for 3 to 5 Year Olds
1st Edition
Published on 16. July 2009
176 pages
978-1-4411-9040-6 (ISBN)
Description
This highly practical text provides support for teachers and helps satisfy government guidelines with over 100 activities to introduce mathematical concepts. The resource offers a range of versatile activities and full colour illustrations throughout to help engage the reader and help support best teaching practice.
Reviews / Votes
'A brilliant collection of enjoyable mathematical activities for young children beginning to learn in a formal situation. In-depth overviews of the concepts, with a useful cross-reference guide to the activities, provide a valuable means towards tracking progress.' Alan Thwaites, author and primary maths specialist, East Sussex 'Fun is an essential part of learning maths, and the activities and games in this book give teachers and children an enjoyable and practical range of ideas to use and develop in any early years setting.' Rose Griffiths, University of LeicesterMore details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-4411-9040-6 (9781441190406)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Book
07/2009
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
€34.00
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Persons
Margaret Sangster was formerly Principal Lecturer and Programme Director of the BA (Hons) in Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. She worked for many years as a primary teacher, and as a mathematics advisory teacher before moving to Higher Education. Dr Rona Catterall has a wealth of experience as a senior lecturer in mathematics education. Before moving into higher education she worked with children aged 3 to 11 as a class teacher, a deputy-head, an acting headteacher and as a mathematics advisory teacher in the North West of England.
Content
The book will provide a wealth of activities for use in the early years. Each activity will cover
-An explanation of the mathematics to which they contribute
- An insight into the way children learn mathematics
- A double accounting in planning as the activities can be used as 'starters' and as group work
- Many activities can be revisited as games
-An explanation of the mathematics to which they contribute
- An insight into the way children learn mathematics
- A double accounting in planning as the activities can be used as 'starters' and as group work
- Many activities can be revisited as games
