Different Ways Children Learn to Add and Subtract
Different Ways Children Learn to Add and Subtract

Author: Thomas A. Romberg

Publisher:

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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This monograph summarises the findings from five related studies carried out in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, in 1979-80. The overall purpose of the studies was to examine whether children in Years 1-3 who differed in cognitive capacity learned to add and subtract in different ways. The first study was a cross- sectional survey designed to determine the memory capacity of a population of children. The second study was designed to portray performance differences on a variety of mathematically related developmental tasks for the same population of children. Data from these two studies were used to form groups of children who different in cognitive capacity. Six groups were formed via cluster analysis, with memory capacity being the primary distinguishing characteristic. The third, fourth, and fifth studies each used a sample of students from the six cluster groups across grades. The third study examined both the performance and the strategies these children used to solve a structured set of addition and subtraction word problems. The fourth study involved repeated assessment of the children's performance on items measuring objectives related to addition and subtraction. In the last study these children and their teachers were observed during classroom instruction in mathematics to see how addition and subtraction were taught and whether or not instruction was related to the children's cognitive capacity. The results show that children's differences in capacity were reflected in their performance on both verbal and standard problems and in the strategies they used to solve problems.

Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8
Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-07-23

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 0309324882

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Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.

I Know Addition & Subtraction
I Know Addition & Subtraction

Author:

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2018-07-09

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1483850331

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Help your child develop early math skills with the I Know Addition & Subtraction workbook. I Know Addition & Subtraction for ages 4+ teaches your child to add within 10 and to subtract from numbers up to 10. This early learning workbook features fun, colorful activities to keep young children engaged in learning. I Know Addition and Subtraction includes special bonus features to assist in developing critical thinking and to encourage your child to apply new skills. This workbook also includes stickers to help you motivate and reward your child for a job well done. Packed with colorful and engaging activities, the I Know series helps children ages 3+ master early learning skills. Each page features fun, easy-to-do activities that teach letters, numbers, sight words, and more. All of the I Know workbooks include creative extension activities to help your child develop critical thinking skills, apply what they have learned, and make personal connections. Give your child the practice they need for school success with the I Know series!