Easy as 1, 2, 3: Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood

Early childhood mathematics is vitally important for young children's present and future educational success. Unfortunately, many children's potential in mathematics is not fully realized, especially those children who are economically disadvantaged. This is due, in part, to a lack of opportunities to learn mathematics in early childhood settings or through everyday experiences in the home and in their communities. Relying on a comprehensive review of the research, this podcast introduces the critical areas that should be the focus of young children's early mathematics education, explores how well they are currently being incorporated in early childhood settings, and identifies some of the changes needed to improve the quality of mathematics experiences for young children.

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Easy as 1, 2, 3: Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood is an episode from The Sounds of Science from the National Academies.

This episode is 10:42 long.

This episode was published on Dec 7, 2009.

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