"Oh, I just had it in my head": Promoting mathematical communications in early childhood. (September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Joohi
• Is Part Of: Contemporary issues in early childhood. Volume 16:Number 3(2015:Sep.)
• Page Start: 284
• Page End: 287
• Publication Date: 2015-09
• Subjects: Early math -- communication -- questioning -- think-aloud -- reasoning -- proof; Child development -- Periodicals; Early childhood education -- Periodicals; Children -- Periodicals; Social work with children -- Periodicals; 305.231
• DOI: 10.1177/1463949115600054
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-9491

Abstract

This article presents effective strategies for educators of young children to promote children's mathematical communications, which include think-aloud during individual work time, utilizing reasoning and proof questions, and questioning back to children.