Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Five Strategies for Creating Meaningful Mathematics Experiences in the Primary Years. |
| Authors: |
Burton, Megan |
| Source: |
Young Children (YC). Nov2010, Vol. 65 Issue 6, p92-96. 5p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Activity programs in kindergarten, *Activity programs in primary education, *Mathematics education (Primary), *Mathematics problems & exercises, *Data analysis, *Charts, diagrams, etc., *Problem solving, *Group work in education, *Critical thinking, Equations |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses five different mathematics (math) activities for kindergarten through third grade students, which can meet their needs while enhancing their mathematical thinking for their growth. It states that Daily Data activity which can be used by teachers in group discussions to engage children in the data analysis process by recording data from children's live on a class graph or chart. It says that the Number of the Day activity let the children create alternative ways or write equations to represent the designated number for the day. It mentions that children works in groups to explore math problems in peer problem solving, wherein, they discuss various problem-solving techniques which help them in building teamwork, while math games improves their logical thinking skills. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
