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Mathematics and Science Standards Fundamental concepts and their application to problem solving in mathematics and the sciences are interrelated. This idea is reflected in the current national standards for mathematics and emerging new standards for science that integrate knowledge and process skills in mathematics and practices in science and engineering while also placing increasing emphasis […]

Documentation of Boat-Building Observations Ideas for Materials Things We Tried That Work Problems We Had So Far Paper Crumpling up paper in a ball keeps it from sinking. If paper stays in the water too long, it gets wet and collapses. Plastic lids We can use a lump of clay on the lid to hold

Documenting Childrens Thinking Using different strategies to document children’s work makes their thinking visible. Documentation gives teachers a means of reflecting on children’s cognitive growth to inform ongoing decisions about curricular materials, activities, and instructional strategies. For example, taking pictures and writing down children’s words or ideas as they work on a problem or inquiry

Social-Conventional Knowledge Conversations are part of teachers’ daily interactions with children. These exchanges provide numerous opportunities to help them develop socioconventional knowledge by modeling the language and vocabulary of mathematics and the sciences. As you describe and label what they do, you also ask them questions that prompt thinking. As an educator, you will want

Place Your Order Here! Social-Conventional Knowledge Conversations are part of teachers’ daily interactions with children. These exchanges provide numerous opportunities to help them develop socioconventional knowledge by modeling the language and vocabulary of mathematics and the sciences. As you describe and label what they do, you also ask them questions that prompt thinking. As an

Social-Conventional Knowledge Conversations are part of teachers’ daily interactions with children. These exchanges provide numerous opportunities to help them develop socioconventional knowledge by modeling the language and vocabulary of mathematics and the sciences. As you describe and label what they do, you also ask them questions that prompt thinking. As an educator, you will want

Facilitating Logicomathematical Knowledge with Infants and Toddlers Behavior/Activity Concept(s) Teacher Strategies Sorting objects Discerning similarities and differences among objects Offer a wide variety of toys in different shapes, colors, etc., such as large colored beads with containers or compartmentalized trays for sorting. Shaking, striking, beating instruments Counting beats and rhythm Provide objects that make sounds

Logicomathematical Knowledge From infancy, children start to notice relationships, and any time you introduce additional complexity, unfamiliar materials, or a problem to solve, you encourage children to construct and refine concepts and discern relationships between materials and ideas. For instance, because infants are developing object permanence (knowing that someone or something is present even when

Basic Science Equipment for Early Childhood Basic science/discovery materials promote observation of the natural world, data collection, and the conduction of experiments. A mathematics area should have ample space on the floor or tabletop for children to spread out materials and work in small groups. The science/discovery area should be located as close to a

Promoting Cognitive Development To create an environment that promotes the three types of cognitive knowledgeas well as learning about cause and effect, patterns, and problem solvingteachers should aim to: Provide a wide variety of interesting and challenging materials and experiences for children. Foster cognitive conflict by introducing discrepant events or information that motivate children to