The Didactics of Early Mathematics Learning

Савремено предшколско васпитање и образовање – тенденције, изазови и могућности (2023) (329-342)

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Mara Cotič, Darjo Felda, Daniel Doz

Е-АДРЕСА / E-MAIL: mara.cotic@pef.upr.si

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DOI: 10.46793/SPVO23.329C

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

Early mathematics teaching and learning are of paramount importance for developing mathematics skills for primary school. This contribution analyzes some fundamental concepts related to the early teaching and learning of mathematics in kindergarten. We primarily focus on the content and teaching methods used in kindergarten for effective mathematical learning. In particular, pupils should be introduced to four major areas of mathematics, namely (1) logic and language; (2) numbers and basic arithmetic; (3) the geometry and measurement of space; and (4) data processing (statistics). Each of these can be developed and addressed through specific games and in a meaningful and experiential way.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

geometry, kindergarten, mathematics, numbers, teaching.

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