Discuss how mathematics learning occurs in learning centers in the early childhood program. Define rote counting and rational counting. Discuss classification and sorting, comparing, and ordering.

Developmental pattern of learning mathematical ideas

Discuss the developmental pattern of learning mathematical ideas.
Explain the purpose of national mathematics standards in the early childhood program.
Discuss how mathematics learning occurs in learning centers in the early childhood program.
Define rote counting and rational counting.
Discuss classification and sorting, comparing, and ordering.
Describe how to present shape and form concepts to young children.
Describe mathematical concepts appropriate for children in grades 3-5.