How Early Years children develop mathematical thinking
Episode 13 of the The NCETM Maths Podcast podcast, hosted by NCETM, titled "How Early Years children develop mathematical thinking" was published on November 23, 2018 and runs 37 minutes.
November 23, 2018 ·37m · The NCETM Maths Podcast
Summary
How do young children (Reception age and below) develop their early mathematical thinking? How do those teaching them help the children build a platform of understanding? And where does maths fit in to the wider picture of childhood development? Two experts in the field explain.
Episode Description
How do young children (Reception age and below) develop their early mathematical thinking? How do those teaching them help the children build a platform of understanding? And where does maths fit in to the wider picture of childhood development? Two experts in the field explain.
Show notesTaking part in the discussion are:
- Dr Sue Gifford, Mathematics Education Department, Roehampton University
- Viv Lloyd, NCETM Assistant Director, Primary and Early Years Mathematics
- Steve McCormack, NCETM Communications Director
This podcast complements the information on Early Years maths on the NCETM website.
Episode chapters07:48 - Comparison 10:38 - Cardinality 14:18 - Subitising 18:38 - Conservation 20:38 - Composition 24:18 - Pattern 26:28 - Shape and Space 27:53 - Measures 31:38 - Where maths fits in with other early learning
You may also be interested in this article on subitising, from a recent issue of the NCETM Primary Magazine.
Information on Maths Hubs work in the area of Early Years maths.
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