Early Mathematics Learning: Selected Papers of the POEM 2012 Conference

Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction....Pages 3-7
A Dance of Instruction with Construction in Mathematics Education....Pages 9-17
Front Matter....Pages 19-19
It is quite confusing isn’t it?....Pages 21-36
Mathematical Teaching Moments: Between Instruction and Construction....Pages 37-54
“I have a little job for you”....Pages 55-70
The Relationship between Cultural Expectation and the Local Realization of a Mathematics Learning Environment....Pages 71-83
The Reflection of Spatial Thinking on the Interactional Niche in the Family....Pages 85-107
Front Matter....Pages 109-109
The Roots of Mathematising in Young Children’s Play....Pages 111-123
Non-canonical Solutions in Children–Adult Interactions—A Case Study of the Emergence of Mathematical Creativity....Pages 125-146
The Interplay Between Gesture and Speech: Second Graders Solve Mathematical Problems....Pages 147-172
Children’s Constructions in the Domain of Geometric Competencies (in Two Different Instructional Settings)....Pages 173-187
Identifying quantities—Children’s Constructions to Compose Collections from Parts or Decompose Collections into Parts....Pages 189-203
Front Matter....Pages 205-205
Children’s Engagement with Mathematics in Kindergarten Mediated by the Use of Digital Tools....Pages 207-221
Mathematical Situations of Play and Exploration as an Empirical Research Instrument....Pages 223-236
Number Concepts—Processes of Internalization and Externalization by the Use of Multi-Touch Technology....Pages 237-253
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Intentional Teaching: Integrating the Processes of Instruction and Construction to Promote Quality Early Mathematics Education....Pages 257-274
Professionalization of Early Childhood Educators with a Focus on Natural Learning Situations and Individual Development of Mathematical Competencies: Results from an Evaluation Study....Pages 275-290
Employing the CAMTE Framework: Focusing on Preschool Teachers’ Knowledge and Self-efficacy Related to Students’ Conceptions....Pages 291-306
Early Enhancement of Kindergarten Children Potentially at Risk in Learning School Mathematics—Design and Findings of an Intervention Study....Pages 307-321
Erratum....Pages E1-E1
Back Matter....Pages 323-326