Overview

A comprehensive guide to early childhood mathematics education.Mathematics in Early Childhood Education explores mathematics in a range of early childhood contexts, including home, playgroup, childcare, preschool, and school.The text provides many opportunities to engage children with mathematical concepts and processes through play, exploration, routines, and activities.Part 1 frames the teaching of mathematics in early childhood education including chapters dedicated to curricula and theories.Part 2 explains mathematics education approaches, including a strengths-based approach, and the importance of families and informal learning opportunities.Part 3 provides learning experience plans on topics such as patterns, measurement, data, algebra, number, space and geometry.KEY FEATURES Birth to age 8 focus with curriculum connections to both the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Australian CurriculumSample learning experiences to build content knowledgeEducator Reflections and Opinion Pieces from current educators provide insights into their practices and work with young children

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Author:   Amy MacDonald (Senior Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Charles Sturt University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Australia
Imprint:   OUP Australia and New Zealand
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.638kg
ISBN:  

9780190338756

ISBN 10:   019033875
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   08 August 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Framing the Teaching of Mathematics in Early Childhood Education Chapter 1: Introduction to early childhood mathematics education Chapter 2: Becoming an early childhood mathematics educator Chapter 3: Theoretical bases for early childhood mathematics education Chapter 4: Informal opportunities to learn about mathematics Chapter 5: Early childhood mathematics curricula Part 2: Approaches to Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood Education Chapter 6: Educator roles in mathematics education Chapter 7: Working mathematically through powerful processes Chapter 8: Mathematics and transitions to school Chapter 9: Involving families in mathematics education Chapter 10: Strengths approaches to early childhood mathematics education Chapter 11: The relationship between assessment and planning Part 3: Content for Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood Education Chapter 12: Patterns Chapter 13: Space and geometry Chapter 14: Measurement Chapter 15: Number and algebra Chapter 16: Data, statistics, and probability

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Amy MacDonald is the Associate Professor of Early Childhood Mathematics Education at Charles Sturt University. She is recognised and well-respected for her research in early childhood maths.

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