Skip to main content Accessibility help
Internet Explorer 11 is being discontinued by Microsoft in August 2021. If you have difficulties viewing the site on Internet Explorer 11 we recommend using a different browser such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Apple Safari or Mozilla Firefox.

Chapter 2: Exploring early mathematical development

Chapter 2: Exploring early mathematical development

pp. 12-40

Authors

, University of New England, Australia, , University of Tasmania, , Australian Catholic University, Melbourne
Resources available Unlock the full potential of this textbook with additional resources. There are free resources available for this textbook. Explore resources
  • Add bookmark
  • Cite
  • Share

Extract

This chapter looks at appropriate early childhood pedagogy, particularly as it applies to the early learning of mathematics. The importance of play and recognition of children’s prior learning is emphasised throughout. Although many of the experiences and learning documented focus on number, we acknowledge that children’s early mathematical learning extends beyond number into areas such as geometry, measurement and spatial awareness.

Keywords

  • Pedagogy
  • early childhood
  • play
  • constructivism
  • counting
  • learning framework
  • curriculum
  • addition and substraction
  • multiplication and division
  • measurement

About the book

Access options

Review the options below to login to check your access.

Purchase options

eTextbook
US$110.00
Paperback
US$110.00

Have an access code?

To redeem an access code, please log in with your personal login.

If you believe you should have access to this content, please contact your institutional librarian or consult our FAQ page for further information about accessing our content.

Also available to purchase from these educational ebook suppliers