Mathematics for the whole child

Julie Sarama; Douglas H. Clements

doi:10.4324/9780203115558-17

Mathematics for the whole child

Julie Sarama
, Douglas H. Clements

Learning and Instruction

University at Buffalo

SUNY Buffalo

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Abstract

ALETHA: Math is just inappropriate for preschool. Children need to play, not memorize facts and drill on skills. It’s not like language, which you can help kids develop, well, more naturally or informally. Math you have to teach directly.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Contemporary Debates in Childhood Education and Development
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	71-80
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9781136295676
ISBN (Print)	9780415614894
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203115558-17
State	Published - Jan 1 2012

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