How Early Years children develop mathematical thinking

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 notes Taking 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 chapters 07:48 - 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.