Supporting Early Mathematical Development: Practical Approaches to Play-Based Learning

Supporting Early Mathematical Development is a vital text for educators who want to know how to reconstruct mathematical ideas with children and respond in the moment. It combines theory and practice to enable successful mathematical education for children from birth to 12 years.

Format: Hardback
Length: 500 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Supporting Early Mathematical Development is a comprehensive and essential text that combines theory and practice to enhance successful mathematical education for children from birth to 12 years. This text explores how students, academics, parents, and professionals can develop their mathematical thinking and teaching skills, recognizing that there is always room for improvement and continuous refinement in the craft of mathematics education. The book provides a detailed account of the delivery of mathematical development in playgroups, children's centers, nurseries, and primary schools, advocating for an effective pedagogy that empowers children.

In this updated edition, mathematics is conceptualized in a fresh and engaging way, with a renewed emphasis on mathematical literacy. New chapters cover important topics such as mediators of mathematical thinking, understanding pattern, pre-algebraic and algebraic thinking, naming, renaming, and processing numbers, statistics, statistical diagrams, and probability. Throughout the book, Caroline McGrath navigates the complexities of teaching and learning mathematics, offering thoughtful insights and considerations of mediators of mathematical thinking. This supportive book is designed for educators who are passionate about reconstructing mathematical ideas with children and responding to their individual needs in the moment.

By returning to the root of understanding and employing the adaptive pedagogical style recommended in this text, educators can create satisfying and meaningful mathematical experiences for children. Supporting Early Mathematical Development is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to foster a love for mathematics and empower children to achieve their full potential in this critical subject.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032156279
Edition number: 2 ed