Mathematics for Children with Severe and Profound Learning DifficultiesThe book will covers a wide range of approaches to teaching and learning and demonstrates how mathematics can be related to personal and social development, communication and thinking skills. Written with the non-specialist in mind and including plenty of practical examples, it will make useful reading for teachers in mainstream and special schools, and learning support assistants. |
Contents
The strands of early mathematical learning | |
Part Two The tools of learning | |
Tools working together | |
Sensation the entry level of mathematics | |
Part Three The processes of learning phases of cognition | |
Cognition unfolding phases and processes of learning | |
Sensory motor learning | |
Becoming aware of thinking and understanding about things | |
Working on real things the beginnings of numeracy | |
Part Four The mathematics curriculum | |
The mathematics curriculum for special pupils | |
Reference | |
Other editions - View all
Mathematics for Children with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties Les Staves Limited preview - 2013 |
Mathematics for Children with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties Les Staves No preview available - 2017 |
Mathematics for Children with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties Les Staves No preview available - 2001 |
Common terms and phrases
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