Presentation
Mathematical thinking of young children through the eyes of preschool practitioners
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
(2009)
Abstract
This paper reports on interview responses to three questions seeking preschool practitioners' perceptions of mathematical thinking in very young children. Generally, the interviewees were found to have a good sense of mathematical concepts relevant to babies and toddlers, and they cited evidence of young children's mathematical development. It is concluded that this practical knowledge provides a strong foundation for further professional development. [Author abstract]
Keywords
- Algebra,
- Child care centres,
- Geometry,
- Infants,
- Knowledge base for teaching,
- Knowledge level,
- Mathematical concepts,
- Mathematical thinking,
- Mathematics curriculum,
- Mathematics education,
- Measurement,
- Number concepts,
- Preschool children,
- Preschool education,
- Preschool teachers,
- Preschools,
- Problem solving,
- Professional development,
- Rural areas,
- Early childhood education,
- Interviews,
- Professional continuing education
Disciplines
Publication Date
July, 2009
Citation Information
Robert Hunting and Catherine Pearn. "Mathematical thinking of young children through the eyes of preschool practitioners" Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) (2009) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/catherine_pearn/4/