Centuries of Numbers: Reasoning

This book provides a variety of activities that develop reasoning skills in children aged 7 to 9, inspired by the studies of Alan J. Bishop. The activities include counting, locating, measuring, designing, playing, and explaining, and aim to stimulate curiosity and broaden mental categories.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2022
Publisher: White Star

The topics chosen for this book are inspired by the extensive studies of Alan J. Bishop, resulting in a comprehensive exploration of six universal activities that constitute the essence of mathematics. These activities encompass a wide range of mathematical concepts and skills, fostering critical thinking and logical reasoning.

Counting: This foundational activity involves the practice of identifying and enumerating objects, fostering a sense of number recognition and quantity understanding. It lays the groundwork for subsequent mathematical operations and builds a strong foundation in arithmetic.

Locating: Students engage in locating and identifying specific elements within a given context, such as patterns, shapes, or numbers. This activity promotes spatial awareness and enhances visual discrimination skills.

Measuring: Students learn to use measuring tools, such as rulers, scales, and measuring cups, to accurately measure objects and quantities. This activity develops precision, accuracy, and an understanding of measurement systems.

Designing: Through designing activities, students explore the process of creating and visualizing solutions to problems. They develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to think critically and logically.

Playing: Mathematics can be a fun and engaging experience through playing games and puzzles. These activities promote logical reasoning, critical thinking, and spatial awareness, while also providing a recreational aspect to learning mathematics.

Explaining: Explaining mathematical concepts and ideas to others is a crucial component of mathematical learning. Through explaining activities, students develop their communication skills, strengthen their understanding of the subject, and promote peer learning.

The ability developed through these activities extends beyond the realm of mathematics. Reasoning, a key skill fostered in this activity book, encompasses a wide range of mental categories. It stimulates curiosity about the surrounding world, broadens the most complex mental categories, including cause and effect relationships, problem-solving, arithmetic skills, logic, space and time skills, planning, and coding.

This book is designed for students aged 7 to 9, catering to their developmental needs and interests. By engaging in these interactive and engaging activities, students will develop a deep understanding of mathematics, strengthen their critical thinking abilities, and cultivate a lifelong love for the subject.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 210 x 261 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788854419018