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Qnet : Early Mathematics. October 13, 2011 Amy Carriere. Patterns. Problem Solving. Counting. Numbers. Communication. Data Analysis. Reasoning. Connections. Measurement. Planning. Estimating. Representation. Space. Matching. Shape. Session Objectives.
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Qnet: Early Mathematics October 13, 2011 Amy Carriere
Patterns Problem Solving Counting Numbers Communication Data Analysis Reasoning Connections Measurement Planning Estimating Representation Space Matching Shape
Session Objectives • Identify early math concepts and processes • Explain how infants and toddlers and Preschoolers acquire those concepts • Describe indicators of early math concepts for infants and toddlers and Preschoolers • Describe strategies for infusing early math concepts into daily routines, activities, and play for infants and toddlers and Preschoolers
The development of mathematical thinking skills begins at birth It occurs in a very natural way through play, routines, and loving interactions with adults.
Children are curious and want to know everything about their environment. • Babies explore the world using their senses. They look, touch, hear, smell, and taste everything!
Math is Part of EVERY day Mathematics is a way of describing the world –a way of thinking, knowing, and problem-solving that is accessible to all children regardless of their prior knowledge and experiences
Learning AboutMathematical Concepts • Numbers and Operations • Geometry/Spatial Sense • Measurement • Patterns (Algebra) • Data Analysis
Learning AboutMathematical Processes • Problem Solving • Reasoning • Communication • Connections • Representation
Activity • Use your resources in the bin, some manipulatives, some examples, and Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Book (pg 80-102) • Develop a Parent Friendly Definition of the Mathematical Concept and Process skill you have • Give some examples of what this looks like with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers • How could you sue some of these materials to promote this concept and process skill? • What other materials could you use? • What can an adult do/say/ask to promote this concept/skill?
Simple Ways to Assess • Parent Interviews • Self Portraits • Anecdotal Records • Scribbling Drawing Writing Samples • Participation Chart • Developmental Checklists • Audio or Video Tapes
Homework for Next time… • Observation • Self assessment
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