Dr. Lynda Colgan: Natural Mathematicians: What we can learn about teaching from young learners
Channel: Queen's Faculty of Education
Date: 2020-11-05

This presentation is a recording from our Homecoming Pecha Kucha event on October 16, 2020. 

Pecha Kucha is a fast paced, visual way to share research stories. Each presenter will share 20 slides on their research and only be permitted 20 seconds to speak per slide. It's an excellent way to get a taste of some of the work being done by our faculty members.

Dr. Lynda Colgan: Natural Mathematicians: What we can learn about teaching from young learners

Early number competence refers to a young child’s ability to know the value of small quantities instantly, grasp the magnitude of numbers, comprehend relationships between numbers, understand counting principles, and perform simple addition and subtraction. Research suggests that early number competence is an important predictor of future mathematics and school success. Knowing what we know about WHY early math is so important WHAT should we be doing to nurture the natural mathematician that is every child? Come along with me as we find the hidden treasure on the map to possibilities.