Reading # 1

Date:  19/09/2012                              Aisha     Source Number: 1

Reference (APA):   Charlesworth, R. & Lind, K. K. (2010). Math & Science for young Children. Belmont:Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.

Summary:   This is the sixth Edition of (Math & Science for young children) which means that it could be a successful and demanded book. One reason may seem that both students and teachers can benefit from it because it carries a variety of important elements to help early years students learn mathematical and scientific concepts. Furthermore, the text was developed to combine the basics of mathematics and science. These are presented by the themes and expertise that link with each other. Also, the text was organized in a way that builds and backup concepts and skills that are needed in early years because it comes in a sequence order. The fact that this book may have a big values is referred to its alignment with accredited and professional organizations such as: NAEYC, NCTM, AAAS, NSTA and NRC.

Evaluation:  (connected to Questions 1 to 5 above)   2,3,4   I Like the fact that it can be one of the eligible references in matters of lesson planning and researching by implementing some ideas of theorists like Vygotsky.

Notes (could include specific quotes)   “ Understanding is not present when children learn mathematics as isolated skills and procedures. Understanding develops through interaction with materials,…..” (p. 6)

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