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OverviewThis richly varied text offers generous support for every aspect of the teachers role, while constantly reminding us that mathematical activity is not a de-contextualised skill that children possess, but part of their identity, their way of being in the world, engaged with the world, energetically and playfully trying to make sense of it. . Mary Jane Drummond, formerly of the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK . . . Teaching and Learning Early Number is a bestselling guide for all trainee and practising Early Years teachers and classroom assistants. It provides an accessible guide to a wide range of research evidence about the teaching and learning of early number. . . Major changes in the primary mathematics curriculum over the last decade such as the National Numeracy Strategy, the Primary National Strategy, the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Williams Review - have greatly influenced the structure of this new edition. The book includes: . . A new introductory chapter to set the scene. Six further new chapters including Mathematics through play, Childrens mathematical graphics and Interview-based assessment of early number knowledge. Six completely re-written chapters and two updated chapters. A new concluding chapter looking to the future. . The chapters can be read in a standalone fashion and many are cross referenced to other parts of the book where specific ideas are dealt with in a different manner. Issues addressed include: new research on the complex process of counting and on childrens written mathematical marks; counting in the home environment and play in the school setting; the importance of mathematical representations and of ICT in childrensunderstanding of number; errors and misconceptions and the assessment of childrens number knowledge.. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ian Thompson , Thompson, JR.Publisher: Open University Press Imprint: Open University Press ISBN: 9786611953263ISBN 10: 6611953264 Publication Date: 01 October 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |