Supporting mathematical development in the early years /
By: Pound, Linda
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Series: Supporting early learning: Publisher: Maidenhead : Open University Press, c2006Edition: 2nd ed.Description: 167 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780335217793 (hbk.); 9780335217793:; 0335217796 (hbk.); 0335217788 (pbk.); 9780335217786 (pbk.).Subject(s): Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Early childhood)DDC classification: 372.7044 Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Mathematics at home and at school -- 2. Successful learning : enjoying thinking mathematically -- 3. A curriculum to promote mathematical thinking -- 4. Implementing a curriculum for mathematical thinking and learning -- 5. Parents and professionals working together.
Linda Pound describes the range of methods that can be used to help engender a positive disposition towards mathematics in young children. She emphasises the role 'play' has in the process of encouraging mathematical thinking early on.