The professional development challenge in preschool mathematics

Engaging Young Children in Mathematics: Standards for Early Childhood Mathematics Education

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  Sarama, Julie ^a   DiBiase, Ann Marie ^a   Clements, Douglas H ^a   Spitler, Mary Elaine ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO   (United States)

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