Early mathematical growth: How to support young children's mathematical development

Early Childhood Education Journal

Volumn 33, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 381-387

  Varol, Filiz ^a   Farran, Dale C ^a  

^a VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Assessment; Classroom discourse; Learning environment; Mathematical tasks; Mathematical tools; Mathematics; Young children

Indexed keywords

EID: 33747689811     PISSN: 10823301     EISSN: 15731707     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10643-006-0060-8     Document Type: Article

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