Children are Born Mathematicians: Supporting Mathematical Development, Birth to Age 8

 

This book takes a constructivist approach, meaning that children should be active learners and interact with other children in learning and constructing their knowledge.  The author stresses that this process is at least as important as correct answers, as is comprehension of concepts.  Teachers should focus on questioning and promoting mathematical thinking rather than simply getting the correct answer.  Finally, the author encourages teachers to see math as a developmental process that children engage in as they grown and develop.  The teacher’s role is to promote concept understanding and development through active experiences and questioning techniques in combination with teaching skills in developmentally appropriate ways.