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Mathematical thinking of preschool children in rural and regional Australia : research and practice
(2013)
Abstract
Results of a research project that investigated: early childhood educators' thoughts on young children's mathematical thinking and development; reviewed recent research literature on the mathematical learning and thinking of young children; and made this information accessible to early childhood educators at all levels. Sixty-four early childhood educators from regional and rural New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria were interviewed for the project. Questions focused on: children's mathematics learning; support for mathematics teaching; use of technology; attitudes to mathematics; and assessment and record keeping. [p.1]
Keywords
- Early childhood education,
- ICT in education,
- Mathematical aptitude,
- Mathematical thinking,
- Mathematics attitudes,
- Mathematics teaching,
- Numeracy,
- Preschool education,
- Recordkeeping,
- Rural areas,
- Rural education,
- Student assessment,
- Teacher attitudes,
- Young children,
- Interviews,
- Literature reviews,
- Statistical analysis
Disciplines
Publication Date
2013
Citation Information
Robert Hunting, Janette Bobis, Brian Doig, Judith Mousley, et al.. "Mathematical thinking of preschool children in rural and regional Australia : research and practice" (2013) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/catherine_pearn/3/