The Early Development of Number Relations.

Van de Walle, John A.

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ERIC Number: EJ366593

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Early Development of Number Relations.

Van de Walle, John A.

Arithmetic Teacher, v35 n6 p15-21,32 Feb 1988

Argues that number concepts are not single-faceted ideas that children either have or do not have. Suggests that number concepts can be broadened by helping children develop a collection of relations. Examples of classroom activities are included. (PK)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Computation, Concept Formation, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Manipulative Materials, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Numbers, Whole Numbers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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