Learning and Teaching Early Math
The Learning Trajectories Approach
By Douglas H. Clements, Julie Sarama | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
In this important book for pre- and in-service teachers, early math experts Douglas Clements and Julie Sarama show how \"learning trajectories\" help diagnose a child’s level of mathematical understanding and provide guidance for teaching. By focusing on the inherent delight and curiosity behind young children’s mathematical reasoning, learning trajectories ultimately make teaching more joyous. They help teachers understand the varying levels of knowledge exhibited by individual students, which in turn allows them to better meet the learning needs of all children. Using straightforward, no-nonsense language, this book summarizes the current research about how children learn mathematics, and how to build on what children already know to realize more effective teaching.
This second edition of Learning and Teaching Early Math remains the definitive, research-based resource to help teachers understand the learning trajectories of early mathematics and become quintessential professionals.
Updates to the new edition include:
• Explicit connections between Learning Trajectories and the new Common Core State Standards.
• New coverage of patterns and patterning.
• Incorporation of hundreds of recent research studies.
Editions of Learning and Teaching Early Math
- EBook
- ISBN 9781134080786
- PDF
- ISBN 9781134080717
Read an Excerpt
In this important book for pre- and in-service teachers, early math experts Douglas Clements and Julie Sarama show how \"learning trajectories\" help diagnose a child’s level of mathematical understanding and provide guidance for teaching. By focusing on the inherent delight and curiosity behind young children’s mathematical reasoning, learning trajectories ultimately make teaching more joyous. They help teachers understand the varying levels of knowledge exhibited by individual students, which in turn allows them to better meet the learning needs of all children. Using straightforward, no-nonsense language, this book summarizes the current research about how children learn mathematics, and how to build on what children already know to realize more effective teaching.
This second edition of Learning and Teaching Early Math remains the definitive, research-based resource to help teachers understand the learning trajectories of early mathematics and become quintessential professionals.
Updates to the new edition include:
• Explicit connections between Learning Trajectories and the new Common Core State Standards.
• New coverage of patterns and patterning.
• Incorporation of hundreds of recent research studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning and Teaching Early Math about?
In this important book for pre- and in-service teachers, early math experts Douglas Clements and Julie Sarama show how \"learning trajectories\" help diagnose a child’s level of mathematical understanding and provide guidance for teaching. By focusing on the inherent delight and curiosity behind young children’s mathematical reasoning, learning trajectories ultimately make teaching more joyous. They help teachers understand the varying levels of knowledge exhibited by individual students, which in turn allows them to better meet the learning needs of all children. Using straightforward, no-nonsense language, this book summarizes the current research about how children learn mathematics, and how to build on what children already know to realize more effective teaching.
This second edition of Learning and Teaching Early Math remains the definitive, research-based resource to help teachers understand the learning trajectories of early mathematics and become quintessential professionals.
Updates to the new edition include:
• Explicit connections between Learning Trajectories and the new Common Core State Standards.
• New coverage of patterns and patterning.
• Incorporation of hundreds of recent research studies.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Learning and Teaching Early Math?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Pre-school and kindergarten
Where can I read a sample of Learning and Teaching Early Math?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781134080786
Is Learning and Teaching Early Math part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in Mathematical Thinking and Learning Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Learning and Teaching Early Math?
Douglas H. Clements, Julie Sarama
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Learning and Teaching Early Math is available as ebook(ISBN 9781134080786) and pdf(ISBN 9781134080717)