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Cengage Experiences in Math for Young Children 2004 Edition by Rosalind Charlesworth
This text focuses on the developmental sequence of mathematics for young children and its integration with other parts of the curriculum. For each math concept presented, the author explains how it might be incorporated into music and movement, language and visual arts, science, and social students for children from birth through age eight. Problem solving is promoted as the major means for constructing concepts with a balance of naturalistic, informal, and structured activities. The content is compatible with national standards and guidelines, giving educators the tools they need to prepare children to meet these standards. Each concept unit contains assessment, instructional, and evaluation strategies that educators can employ immediately. Further resources include active approaches to mathematics, resources for establishing learning centers, guidance on parental involvement, lists of children's books with math concepts, and related Web sites. Table of contents : - Section I: Connect Development in Mathematics. Unit 1: How Concepts Develop in Mathematics. Unit 2: How Concepts are Acquired. Unit 3: Promoting Young Children's Concept Development Through Problem Solving. Unit 4: Assessing Young Children's Developmental Level. Section II: Fundamental Concepts & Skills. Unit 5: One-to-One Correspondence. Unit 6: Number Sense & Counting. Unit 7: Logic & Classifying. Unit 8: Comparing. Unit 9: Early Geometry: Shape. Unit 10: Early Geometry: Spatial Sense. Unit 11: Parts & Wholes. Unit 12: Language & Concept Formation. Section III: Applying Fundamental Concepts, Attitudes and Skills. Unit 13: Ordering, Seriation, & Patterning. Unit 14: Measurement: Volume, Weight, Length, & Temperature. Unit 15: Measurement: Time. Unit 16: Interpreting Data Using Graphs. Unit 17: Integrating the Curriculum through Dramatic Play & Thematic Units & Projects. Section IV: Symbols & Higher-Level Activities. Unit 18: Symbols. Unit 19: Groups & Symbols. Unit 20: Higher-Level Activities & Concepts. Section V: Mathematics Concepts & Operations for the Primary Grades. Unit 21: Operations with Whole Numbers. Unit 22: Patterns. Unit 23: Fractions. Unit 24: Numbers Above Ten & Place Value. Unit 25: Geometry, Data Collection, and Algebraic Thinking. Unit 26: Measurement with Standard Units. Section VI: The Math Environment. Unit 27: Materials & Resources for Math. Unit 28: Math in action. Unit 29: Math in the Home. Appendix A: Developmental Assessment Tasks. Appendix B: Children's Books, Software and Web Sites with Math Concepts. Glossary.