Early Math

School & District Management Research Identifies Key Early Math Skills for Later Learning
The longitudinal study from the University of Missouri points to the importance of understanding numbers and low-level arithmetic.
Erik W. Robelen, July 14, 2011
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Federal Federal Study Tests Early-Grade Math Programs
The largest experiment to date comparing commercial math curricula gives a slight edge to two popular programs.
Sarah D. Sparks, November 4, 2010
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Science $27 Million in Tech Grants Awarded for Early Math, Literacy
The grants under the federal Ready-to-Learn Television program are focused on the math and literacy skills of young children.
Erik W. Robelen, October 14, 2010
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Science Researchers Promote Math Learning in Young Children
Experts this week discussed the importance of math learning in early childhood at a gathering on Capitol Hill.
Erik W. Robelen, January 28, 2010
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Mathematics Report Roundup NRC Calls for Bolstering Preschool Math
A new report from the National Research Council says math instruction is often neglected in early-childhood education.
Sean Cavanagh, July 14, 2009
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Early Childhood NRC Urges Greater Focus on Preschool Math
The National Research Council says early-childhood education needs to build a better foundation for children’s mathematical success.
Sean Cavanagh, July 2, 2009
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Federal Study Finds Edge for Certain Early-Math Programs
The federally commissioned experiment is thought to be the largest to test some of the nation’s most widely used math curricula.
Debra Viadero, February 24, 2009
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Mathematics Experts Say Young Children Need More Math
Some educators are worried that early-childhood education's heavy emphasis on encouraging children's literacy skills could be overshadowing the development of skills in another important area: mathematics.
Linda Jacobson, September 26, 2001
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Mathematics Opinion Early Math
We make a lot of mistakes in our schools, but one of the greatest is that we seriously underestimate our children.
Hamid Ebrahimi, May 26, 1999
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8 min read
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