Copley, Juanita V.,

The young child and mathematics / Juanita V. Copley. - 2nd ed. - Washington, D.C. : Reston, Va. : National Association for the Education of Young Children ; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, c2010. - 170 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.) - NAEYC ; #167 .

Title on the accompanied DVD: Mathematics in action : teaching and learning.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-168) and index.

The child learns, the child teaches -- A framework for teaching mathematics to young children -- Mathematics processes in the early childhood curriculum -- Number and operations in the early childhood curriculum -- Patterns, functions, algebra in the early childhood -- Geometry and spatial sense in the early childhood curriculum -- Measurement in the early childhood curriculum -- Data analysis and probability in the early childhood curriculum -- Questions-- and some answers -- Appendix A: Using the accompanying DVD -- Appendix B: Learning paths and teaching strategies.

Reflects recent developments in math education using vignettes from classrooms, activity ideas, and strategies for teaching young children about math processes and concepts. Incorporates standards and guidelines from NCTM and NAEYC.


System requirements to DVD: Computer; Adobe PDF reader; Adobe Flash Player; DVD drive.

ISBN: 1928896685 9781928896685

LCCN: 2009940171

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mathematics
Mathematics
Early childhood education.

LC Class. No.: QA135.5 / .C576 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 372.7/044