| CODE | PRE3120 | ||||||
| TITLE | Mathematics in the Early Years: Space, Shape, Data and Measurement | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 3 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Early Childhood and Primary Education | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | In this study-unit, the mathematics strands Shape and Space, Data Handling and Measurement will be focused on. Students will become familiar with key concepts and how these can be addressed in early childhood settings. Bilingual learning settings will also be discussed; local documents pertaining to Early Childhood mathematics will be critiqued. Study-unit Aims: In relation to the mathematics strands Space, Shape, Data and Measurement, this study-unit aims to provide students with an understanding and knowledge of various aspects of mathematics pertaining to young children and a knowledge of pedagogic strategies appropriate for early childhood learning contexts. Students will also be given the opportunity to reflect on local documents and on bilingualism in the local setting. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be: - able to explain key mathematical concepts related to Space, Shape, Data and Measurement and apply them to early years teaching/learning settings; - able to use various modes of representation (models, language, symbols) to express mathematical ideas; - able to reflect on bilingualism in mathematics education; - be critical of local documents pertaining to Early Childhood mathematics. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: [In relation to the mathematics Strands: Space, Shape, Data and Measurement] - plan activities suitable for individuals, groups and classes; - design, prepare or select appropriate resources; - plan and carry out a variety of assessment strategies; - use language in an appropriate way as part of the above. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main texts: - Montague-Smith, A. (2012). Mathematics in Nursery Education (2nd edition). London: David Fulton. - Sperry Smith, S. (2012). Early Childhood Mathematics (5th Edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Supplementary: - Cavanagh, M, Findell, C & Greenes, C. (2008). Algebra Readiness Made Easy: Grade 1: An Essential Part of Every Math Curriculum. London: Scholastic Educational Resources. - Clemson, D., & Clemson, W. (1994). Mathematics in the Early Years. London: Routledge. - Kamii, C. (1994). Young Children Continue to Reinvent Arithmetic. New York: Teachers College Press. - Moomaw, s. & Hieronymus, B. (1995). More Than Counting: Whole-Math Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf. - Schiller, P. & Peterson, L (1997). Count on Math: Activities for Small Hands and Lively Minds. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House. - Smith, S. Z .& Smith, M. (2006). Teachers engaged in research: inquiry into mathematics classrooms grades PreK-2. Reston, VA: NCTM. - Van de Walle, J., Karp, K.s., and Bay-Williams,J.M. (2013). Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally (8th Edition).N.Y.Longman. - Wakefield, A. P. (1998). Early Childhood Number Games. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.Pre-requisite Study-unit: PRE1124 |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Marie Therese Farrugia |
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