Contemporary perspectives on mathematics in early childhood education

Abstract

Introduction: Trends in Early Childhood Mathematics Research, Olivia N. Saracho and Bernard Spodek. History of Mathematics in Early Childhood Education, Olivia N. Saracho and Bernard Spodek. Rethinking the Starting Point for Mathematics Learning, Catherine Sophian. Knowing the Mathematics in Early Childhood Mathematics, Herbert P. Ginsburg and Barbrina Ertle. Mathematics in Early Childhood, Julie Sarama and Douglas H. Clements. Mathematics Learning and Teaching in the Early Years, Ann Anderson, Jim Anderson, and Carolyn Thauberge. Development of Children's Mathematical Thinking in Early School Years, Jennifer M. Young-Loveridge. Development of Mathematical Reasoning among Young Children: How Do Children Understand Area and Length? William M. Bart, Masamichi Yuzawa, and Miki Yuzawa. The Impact of Method on Assessing Young Children's Everyday Mathematical Experiences, Jonathan Tudge, LinLin Li, and Tiffany Kinney Stanley. An Examination of the Role of Statistical Investigation in Supporting the Development of Young Children's Statistical Reasoning, Aisley Leavy. Research on Spatial Skills and Block Building in Girls and Boys: The Relationship to Later Mathematics Learning, Joanne Kersh, Beth M. Casey, and Jessica Mercer Young. Sociocultural Influences on Young Children's Mathematical Knowledge, Prentice Starkey and Alice Klein. Parental Guidance of Numeracy Development in Early Childhood, Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler. Do Parents Count?: The Socialization of Children's Numeracy, Joann P. Benigno and Shari Ellis. Research Perspectives in Early Childhood Mathematics, Olivia N. Saracho and Bernard Spodek. About the Contributors.