Early Childhood Mathematics

By Susan Sperry Smith

Book Overview

KEY BENEFIT Standards-based, practical guidance for teaching math in the early years, this trusted and research-based book encourages teachers and teacher candidates to create an active learning environment that fosters curiosity, confidence, and persistence in children learning mathematics.

KEY TOPICS: Relying on the most current research in the field, this book is aligned to the NCTM Standards, presents information on Cognitive Guided Instruction (CGI) and adaptations for students with special needs. The book covers key concepts for teaching math in the early years with three over-arching themes: knowledge of important mathematical relationships, number sense, and the ability to solve problems.

MARKET: For pre-service and practicing early childhood teachers of children in Kindergarten through Third Grade.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0132613689
• ISBN13: 9780132613682
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Oh Yes! That's All I Can Say!

It doesn't get much better than this in an early childhood mathematics book for teachers, both young and old. Susan Smith does it again with her in-depth and unsugary look into how to instill logico-mathematical concepts in preschoolers, kindergarteners, and primary children. The research is there, but it doesn't burden you down and drawn out the methodological take on teaching. I doubt that you will need another if you get this one. Its worth every penny of of the money.