This third edition of the best-selling Mathematics in Nursery Education provides an accessible introduction to the teaching of mathematics in the early years. Covering all areas of mathematics learning
- number & counting calculation pattern shape measures & data handling
- it summarises the research findings & underlying key concepts & explains how adults can help children to learn through practical experiences discussion & more direct intervention. This new edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research & thinking in this area &
Includes:: why mathematics is important as a way of making sense of the world how attitudes to mathematics can influence teaching & learning how children learn mathematics new material on sorting matching & handling data ideas for observation & questioning to assess children's understanding examples of planned activities suggestions for language development assessment criteria. This textbook is ideal for those training to be teachers through an undergraduate or PGCE route those training for Early Years Professional Status & those studying early childhood on foundation or honours degrees as well as parents looking to explore how their young children learn mathematics. This will be an essential text for any Early Years practitioner looking to make mathematics interesting exciting & engaging in their classroom.