Exam 20: Creative Mathematics

In a child's learning of mathematics, parents need to:

Everything we know about young children tells us that early math experiences must be hands-on, filled with play and exploration.

Cardinal numbers:

Early childhood teachers can explain to parents that physical activities help a child learn__________________ .

Encouraging parents to place toddlers in different positions helps develop mathematical concepts.

Rote counting:

When teaching young children about shapes and form:

Children's books with math facts stated clearly are most appropriate for older children.

When parents use words to describe events or tasks in their order of occurrence, they are helping the child develop_____________.

Learning the names of shapes is the first step in understanding shape and form.

A societal need for mathematics is:

The National Standards of Mathematics for grades pre-K-12 include:

Putting objects into a series is called____________ .

Before a child is 3 years old, he or she often:

Early childhood teachers face the challenge of opening young children's eyes to the world of mathematics by finding exciting workbooks and textbooks appropriate for them.

Ordinal number refers to the place of an object in a series of numbers.

The pattern of mathematical development is from ________to __________.

The Principles and Standards for Children in Mathematics propose mathematical content and processes for children in kindergarten through grade 8.

Content standards in the National Standards of Mathematics for grades pre-K-12 are:

Using words about space, size, and number should be a daily practice with toddlers.