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Mathematics Expectations at 360° Kids Play School

Building on Prior Knowledge and Experience

Mathematics in playschool builds on children’s natural curiosity and desire to make sense of their world. Young children use mathematics intuitively and develop their understanding through their unique approaches to learning, influenced by their linguistic, family, cultural, and community backgrounds. It’s important to value children’s existing mathematical understanding and introduce new concepts appropriately and timely.

Providing Rich Problems and Connections to Real Life

Problem-solving and reasoning with the “big ideas” of mathematics are foundational in our playschool program. Rich mathematical problems:

  • Involve Important Ideas: Draw from real-life situations and can be approached in various ways.
  • Require Persistence: Often do not have one easy-to-find correct answer.
  • Promote Active Participation: Encourage children to make sense of their daily experiences through mathematics investigations, problem-solving, and discussions.

Providing Balanced Mathematics Instruction

The expectations for mathematics are organized under the following subheadings:

  1. Number Sense and Numeration: Quantity Relationships; Counting; Operational Sense.
  2. Measurement: Attributes, Units, and Measurement Sense; Measurement Relationships.
  3. Geometry and Spatial Sense: Geometric Properties; Geometric Relationships; Location and Movement.
  4. Patterning: Patterns and Relationships.
  5. Data Management and Probability: Collection and Organization of Data; Data Relationships; Probability.

Integrating Mathematics into Everyday Learning

Mathematics in our playschool is:

  • Active and Hands-On: Using concrete materials for tactile experiences to explore and describe mathematical problems and solutions.
  • Child-Centred and Problem-Based: Focusing on engaging children in meaningful mathematical activities.

Questioning and Exploration

Questioning is a crucial aspect of our mathematics program. Teachers:

  • Model Question Types: Promote problem-solving and challenge children’s mathematical thinking and reasoning.
  • Encourage Mathematical Questions: Create an environment where children feel comfortable posing mathematical questions and exploring concepts.
  • Use Literature, Music, and Art: Integrate these areas as starting points for mathematical activities.

Planned Opportunities for Mathematical Understanding

Teachers provide daily planned opportunities for children to develop their mathematical understanding through:

  • Investigative Learning Experiences: Using mathematics manipulatives in high-quality, hands-on activities.
  • Learning Centres: Introducing mathematical concepts, strategies, and vocabulary in various classroom centres.
  • Diverse Exploration: Allowing children to explore mathematical concepts and strategies in multiple ways.

Developing a Positive Attitude towards Mathematics

Fostering a positive attitude and perseverance in problem-solving is crucial for future success in mathematics. Children need time to:

  • Practice and Consolidate Learning: Through mathematical investigations during free exploration, focused exploration, and guided activity.
  • Reflect and Make Connections: Encouraging them to see themselves as mathematicians investigating their world.

Overall Expectations

By the end of Kindergarten, children will:

  1. Number Sense and Numeration:

    • Demonstrate an understanding of number using concrete materials to explore and investigate counting, quantity, and number relationships.

  2. Measurement:

    • Measure and compare length, mass, capacity, area, temperature, and the passage of time using non-standard units through free exploration, focused exploration, and guided activity.

  3. Geometry and Spatial Sense:

    • Describe, sort, classify, and compare two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures, and describe the location and movement of objects through investigation.

  4. Patterning:

    • Explore, recognize, describe, and create patterns using a variety of materials in different contexts.

  5. Data Management and Probability:

    • Sort, classify, and display a variety of concrete objects, collect data, begin to read and describe displays of data, and explore the concept of probability in everyday contexts.

Conclusion

At 360° Kids Play School, our mathematics program is designed to be engaging, hands-on, and integrated into everyday experiences. By building on prior knowledge and providing rich, real-life problems, we help children develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Through active exploration, questioning, and reflective practice, we foster a positive attitude towards mathematics, laying a strong foundation for future success.

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