How early childhood practitioners view young children's mathematical thinking
Hunting, Robert. P and Mousley, Judith 2009, How early childhood practitioners view young children's mathematical thinking, in PME 2009 : Proceedings of 33rd Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, The International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, [Thessaloniki, Greece].
International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education Conference
Publisher
The International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education
Place of publication
[Thessaloniki, Greece]
Summary
Interviews were held with 64 professionals in childcare centres. This paper reports on their responses to 3 questions seeking their 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 would provide a strong foundation for further professional development.
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