Math and Science for Young Children

Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part 1: Concept Development in Mathematics and Science
	Ch 1: Development, Acquisition, Problem Solving, and Assessment
		1-1 Concept Development
		1-2 Types of Learning Experiences
		1-3 Six Steps in Instruction
		1-4 National Assessment Standards
		Summary
	Ch 2: Basics of Science, Engineering, and Technology
		2-1 The Framework and Standards for Science Education
		2-2 Concept Understanding in Young Children
		2-3 Integrating Science into the Curriculum
		Summary
Part 2: Fundamental Concepts and Skills
	Ch 3: Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Concepts and Skills
		3-1 One-to-One Correspondence
		3-2 Number Sense and Counting Standards and Description
		3-3 Logic and Classification Standards for Science and Math
		3-4 Comparison Standards and Description
		Summary
	Ch 4: More Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Concepts and Skills: Early Geometry, Parts and Wholes, and Applications of Fundamental Concepts to Science and Engineering
		4-1 Expectations and Characteristics of Shape
		4-2 Spatial Sense and Spatial Concepts
		4-3 Standards and Part-Whole Relationships
		4-4 Science and Engineering Standards and Connection to Mathematics
		Summary
Part 3: Applying Fundamental Concepts
	Ch 5: Pre-K-K: Ordering, Measurement, and Data Collection and Analysis
		5-1 Standards and Expectations
		5-2 Measurement Standards and Expectations
		5-3 Time Measurement Standards and Expectations
		5-4 Data and Graphing Standards and Expectations
		5-5 Science Standards and Expectations
		Summary
	Ch 6: Integrating the Curriculum
		6-1 Standards and Stem and Steam
		6-2 Language, Literacy, and Concept Formation
		Summary
Part 4: Symbols and Higher-Level Concepts and Activities
	Ch 7: Transitioning from Preschool to Kindergarten, to Primary
		7-1 Number Symbols and Concepts: Standards and Explanations
		7-2 Groups and Symbols: Standards and Explanations
		7-3 Standards and Explanations of Higher-Level Concepts
		7-4 End-of-Kindergarten Science Standards and Expectations
		Summary
Part 5: Mathematics Concepts and Operations for the Primary Grades
	Ch 8: Whole Number Operations, Patterns, and Fractions
		8-1 Background and Basics of Primary Grade Mathematics
		8-2 Description and Explanation of Patterning
		8-3 Standards and Descriptions of Fractions
		Summary
	Ch 9: Place Value, Geometry, Data Analysis, and Measurement
		9-1 Standards and Description of Place Value and Numbers above 10
		9-2 Standards and Descriptions of Geometry, Engineering and Data Analysis
		9-3 Standards and Description of Measurement
		Summary
Part 6: Investigations in Primary Science
	Ch 10: Overview of Primary Science: Life Science, and Physical Science
		10-1 Next Generation Standards and Guidelines for Primary Grade Science
		10-2 Conventional and Next Generation Life Science Instruction
		10-3 Physical Science for the Next Generation and Conventional Physical Science Instruction
		Summary
	Ch 11: Earth and Space Sciences, Environmental Awareness, Engineering, Technology, and Science Applications
		11-1 Standards and Guidelines for Earth and Space Sciences
		11-2 Standards and Guidelines for Environmental Awareness
		11-3 Description and Standards for Engineering Design, Technology, and Applications of Science
		Summary
Part 7: The Math and Science Environment
	Ch 12: Materials and Resources: Math and Science in the Classroom and the Home
		12-1 Overview of Materials and Environment
		12-2 Standards and Action Overview
		12-3 Family Involvement in Math and Science Begins at Home
		Summary
Appendix A: Developmental Assessment Tasks
Appendix B: Children\'s Books, Magazines and Technology Resources with Math and Science Concepts
Glossary
Index