Integrating Math and Science in Early Childhood Classrooms Through Big Ideas: A Constructivist Approach
Integrating Math and Science in Early Childhood Classrooms Through Big Ideas: A Constructivist Approach presents a way to plan early childhood learning around ideas children encounter across disciplines. It uses themes such as patterns, movement, balance, and relationships, with classroom scenarios and exploration modules to connect mathematics and science.
At a glance
- Connects mathematics and science through broad ideas rather than linking lessons only by topic.
- Examples of organizing ideas include patterns, transformation, movement, balance, and relationships.
- Covers assessment planning before instruction and creating an environment that supports children's construction of ideas.
- Includes real-life teaching scenarios and two exploration modules in each chapter.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The cross-disciplinary framework gives teachers a way to plan connected math and science experiences.
- Scenario-based discussion and chapter modules offer material for reflecting on planning and classroom practice.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Pearson |
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| Publication date | January 8, 2015 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| Weight listed | 12.8 ounces |
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| Dimensions | 7.3 x 0.9 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 0137145799 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0137145799 |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes a planning and teaching approach, not a ready-made curriculum with specified lesson sequences or classroom materials.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Early childhood teachers planning integrated mathematics and science experiences.
- Teacher educators and students interested in constructivist approaches to young children's learning.
- Readers seeking examples of assessment planning and classroom environment design.
Less suited to
- Buyers looking for a complete scripted curriculum, worksheets, or a specified set of ready-to-use lesson plans.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is the book's central approach?
It proposes using broad ideas such as patterns, movement, and balance to connect mathematics and science, rather than treating the subjects as separate or linking them only through topics.
Does it include classroom examples?
The listing describes real-life teaching scenarios and two exploration modules in each chapter.
What does it say about assessment?
Assessment is introduced early so teachers can plan how to assess learning before teaching begins.
Who is this book aimed at?
Its stated focus is teachers and early childhood classrooms, particularly planning for children with varied experiences, knowledge, and abilities.
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