Learning and teaching mathematics 0-8 / edited by Helen Taylor and Andrew Harris - First Edition - London, United Kingdom : Sage Publications Limited, c2014 - xiii, 264 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. Issues in mathematical learning and teaching. How children learn mathematics and the implications for teaching / Helen Taylor -- Children talking about mathematics / Jill Matthews -- Play and mathematics / Clare Wiseman and Karen Vincent -- Children representing their mathematics / Clare Wiseman -- Mathematical learning outside the classroom / Helen Taylor -- Mathematics and display / Bridie Price -- Assessing children's mathematics / Helen Taylor and Karen Vincent -- Working with parents / Helen Taylor and Jill Matthews -- Part 2. Learning and teaching mathematics. Early number, counting and place value / Andrew Harris -- Calculation / Andrew Harris -- Fractions and decimals / Jon Wild -- Pattern / Gina Donaldson -- Measures / Louise O'Sullivan -- Shape, position and movement / Pauls Stone -- Handling data / Gina Donaldson.

Underpinned by subject and pedagogical knowledge of mathematics, case studies and research-based perspectives, the authors provide you with clear guidance on how to support young children's learning and understanding in an effective and engaging way.

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MATHEMATICS -- STUDY AND TEACHING (ELEMENTARY)

QA 135.6 .L43 2014