A new mathematics pedagogy for the early years: In search of principles for practice

International Journal of Early Years Education

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 99-115

  Gifford, Sue ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 71849114015     PISSN: 09669760     EISSN: 14698463     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0966976042000225507     Document Type: Article

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