Math in a Child's World: Policy and Practical Challenges for Preschool Mathematics

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Several studies have shown that basic math concepts acquired at a preschool level--including counting, sorting, and recognizing simple patterns and shapes--are the most powerful predictors of later learning, even more than reading.

But preschools face many challenges in implementing a high quality math curriculum, including:

The paucity of math content in preschool teacher preparation;

The uneven quality or lack of professional development and in-service learning opportunities for teachers;

Linking what children learn in preschool with what they are expected to learn in the K-3 grades;

The barriers imposed by "math anxiety" among many preschool teaching staff

Posted by Jim Zellmer at January 5, 2013 1:46 AM
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