Blended Practices for Promoting Early Math Skills

Research shows that collaborating with peers during early math activities can support later academic success

• True

• False

What is the most common type of interaction among young children during math learning activities?

• Solitary play

• Parallel play

• Cooperative play

• Associative play

What is Parallel play?

• When children use the same materials and sit near one another

• When children play alone

• When a child observes other children's play without engaging in it themselves

• When children are engaged in very little actual interaction

What are ways to encourage peer collaboration in group activities?

• Create a classroom culture that values collaboration

• Adjust activities to have a shared goal or require teamwork

• Point out and praise examples of collaboration

• All of the above

While young children are still learning how to work together, it is normal for them to potentially get frustrated while trying to do so.

• True

• False

Children are not meant to be natural mathematicians

• True

• False

What encourages children to solve problems in real situations?

• Worksheets with one correct answer

• Open ended questions

• Assessments

• Playful exploration

Many familiar children’s songs, stories, and poems contain mathematical messages that help familiarize children with counting, measuring, and patterning

• True

• False

Research shows that a solid foundation in math literacy can significantly enhance what?

• A child's cognitive abilities

• Problem-solving skills

• Their own emotions

• Overall academic performance

These problem-solving skills extend beyond the realm of math and apply to various areas of life such as...?

• Decision-making

• Analytical thinking

• Building relationships

• None of the above