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a very
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from Maulfry and Elizabeth at
the Children’s Mathematics Network!
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Research - impact on pedagogy
Our own
in-depth research into early
mathematical notation began 18 years ago, introducing evidence of children's
mathematical graphics (a term we originated) and its
significance and for the first time, charting children's developing
understanding of the symbolic 'written' language of mathematics
through our
taxonomy . Our
research continues, now focusing on
the genesis of children's
mathematical graphics in imaginative (multi-modal) play.
Our hope has always been that other
teachers might recognise the significance of children's
mathematical graphics and choose to explore it in their
settings and classes. This has certainly happened in many areas of
the country and we are always delighted to hear from teachers and
practitioners. We have been excited to receive
numerous examples from the Bristol
Children's Mathematics Network group (see
Daniel's 'shop closed sign below) - and from teachers and
practitioners in Medway LA in Kent. In recent weeks
we've also received examples from young bi-lingual children, sent by
a teacher at an International School in Switzerland.
When time allows we hope to include some of these
fascinating examples in dedicated Galleries on our website!
Graphicacy
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Daniel's Sign
'Shop Closed'
In the nursery, Daniel had been playing
shops and decided to make a sign to show when the shop was ‘open’
and another to show that it was ‘closed’. His teacher had noticed
what he was doing and Daniel explained:
Daniel: It’s closed now, the café is
closed
Adult: How do I know it’s closed?
Daniel: Look here, see? Closed, that means it’s closed.
Daniel pointed to his drawing of face
crossed out on chalk board and rubbing it out he drew a smiling face
without a cross:
Daniel: Look! Open that means its
open now... Oh dear...
Drawing a cross over his drawing of a
face he explained 'it’s closed'.
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Young children use
crosses in a variety of contexts to signify
different meanings in drawings: they also use them
to stand for writing. This flexibility of sign-use
is highly significant in supporting children as
their understanding of the abstract written language
of mathematics evolves. |
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Link to Gallery 5: Graphics
Welcome to new members
From London and the South East, welcome to
Jo Abbott from
St Mark's Playgroup, Gillingham;
Carolyn Cassettari
from Stoke Community, Lower Stoke;
Carole Cook from
Balfour Infants, Rochester;
Vicky Diddams from
Chattenden Primary School, Rochester;
Carol De Rosa from
Barnet LA; Kelly-Ann Downs
from Elaine Primary School, Strood;
Judy Dreamer from
Cresway Preschool, Chatham; Julie
Gilbert from Vale Preschool,
Chatham; Amanda Harmer from
Salvation Army Preschool, Gillingham;
Kate Heather from
Delce Infants School, Rochester;
Shelley Hooper
from Allaboard St Mary's Day Nursery, Chatham; Jan Hughes from
Twydall Infants School, Gillingham;
Claire Johnson from
St Thomas More Walderslade, Chatham;
Sue Jones from
Beresford Preschool, Chatham;
Dawn Matthews from
High Halslow Preschool, High Halslow;
Glynis Nevssessian from
Hempstead Infant School, Gillingham;
Bev Pritchard from
Meadow Preschool, Rochester; Dorinda
Roach from Little Acorns,
Rochester; Helen Robson from
St Benedict's, Lordswood, Chatham;
Sharon Smith from
Hemstead Infant School, Gillingham;
Kate Townsend from Fairview CP
Primary School, Wigmore, Gillingham;
Clare Tucker from
Balfour Infants School, Rochester;
Ellie Turner from The Pilgrim's
School, Borstal; Lyn Vine
from Parkwood Preschool, Rainham;
Kelly Voysey from
Top of the Hill Pre-school, Gillingham;
Naoimi White from
New Road, Chatham. And
from the South and South West,
welcome to Nicola Carter from
St Winifred’s School, Southampton and Kay
Doswell from Stephens Early Years Centre, Southampton
Courses and Conferences
Booking now!
An introduction to Children’s Mathematical Graphics:
The Williams
Mathematics Review: Teachers Share their Insights
Courses and Conferences:
2009 - 2010
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