Teaching Mathematics 3 5 Developing Learning In The Foundation Stage

Download or read book Teaching Mathematics 3-5: Developing Learning In The Foundation Stage written by Gifford, Sue and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book places particular emphasis on adult-initiated, number-focused activities and playful, challenging and sensitive teaching strategies to engage younger children. The strategies are based on research and work with practitioners, and are illustrated by children’s own responses, such as making number jokes. It covers key areas of mathematics, including number, shape and space, measures and problem solving, with appropriate expectations and common difficulties as well as suggested activities.