Understanding Mathematics for Young Children

Having a deep understanding of the mathematical ideas and conceptstaughtin the classroom is vital as a nursery or primary school teacher. In order for children to get to grips with these concepts, trainee teachersneed to be aware of how they come to interpret and understand them. Now in its 5th edition, this essential book helps trainee teachers develop their own knowledge of key mathematical ideas and conceptsfor thenursery and primary classroom. Now focusing specifically on ages 3-7, italsosupports trainees with several age-appropriate classroom activities. As well as updates to further reading suggestions and research focuses, this revised edition includes new content on: Mastery in learning mathematics Simple fractions Roman numerals Money as a form of measurement