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A Guide to Teaching and Learning in Early Maths
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A Guide to Teaching and Learning in Early Maths



320 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Packed with diagrams and activity ideas, this vital resource breaks down anxiety around learning and teaching maths with a playful, creative and approachable introduction.

A Guide to Teaching and Learning in Early Maths equips you with the knowledge and strategies you need to understand the role of maths in an early years setting. Supported by real-world examples and with inclusivity at its heart, it shows you how best to approach key areas such as early number-sense, addition and subtraction, measurement, spatial awareness and geometric thinking. Each chapter includes a discussion of mathematical resources and visual representations alongside practical activities to promote a love of learning.

With discussions of theoretical perspectives and statutory guidance and consideration of the challenges you may face, this is your complete guide to early maths.

 
Introduction
 
Part 1: An Introduction to Teaching & Learning in Early Maths
 
Chapter 1: Key Considerations for Effective Teaching and Learning in Early Maths
 
Chapter 2: Research Informed Practice
 
Chapter 3: Statutory and Non-Statutory Guidance
 
Chapter 4: The Barriers to Learning
 
Part 2: Early Maths Subject Knowledge
 
Chapter 5: Maths Mastery in the Early Years Setting
 
Chapter 6: Promoting Pattern Awareness
 
Chapter 7: Early Number Sense
 
Chapter 8: Place value
 
Chapter 9: Early Addition and Subtraction
 
Chapter 10: Shape: Spatial Awareness and Geometric Thinking
 
Chapter 11: Measures a Brief Introduction
 
Chapter 12: Transitions in School
 
Final Thoughts

Joanne Robson

A primary school teacher for 23 years, Joanne taught across the primary age range. Currently a teacher and researcher at the Institute of Education at Sheffield Hallam University, Joanne teachers on Primary & Early Years ITT and has been awarded the Universities Inspirational Teaching Award.  As Early Maths Lead, she has been instrumental in Curriculum Development and research informed practice. Other roles include Early Years Lead, Safeguarding Lead, Academic Adviser, and Early Maths Research Evaluator.  Her most recent role is TISUK Practitioner and underpins her current PhD study of the emotional benefits of young children... More About Author