Early mathematical thinking

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Early mathematical thinking

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Topic summary

Research reviews

The role of pattern in children’s early mathematical understanding

How noticing and learning about patterns contributes to children's developing mathematical understanding.

Number skills: symbolic relations and combinations (combining and comparing symbolic number representations)

Symbolic magnitude comparison and adding and subtracting quantities using number words or written numerals.

Repeating pattern skills

Fixing, copying, extending and abstracting patterns.

Spatial skills

Learn how to identify and guide spatial visualisation, form perception and visual/spatial working memory.

An introduction to supporting early maths in early childhood education

How to recognise and develop children’s early interest in and enthusiasm for maths in early childhood settings.

Webinars

Supporting early mathematical thinking in early childhood education settings

Dr Erica Zippert talks about how to support children to explore and develop their understanding of foundational maths skills involving numeracy, patterns, and spatial understanding.

Infographics

Snapshots

Developing mathematical skills in early childhood

Key insights from the webinar on early numeracy with Erica Zippert.
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