"Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1" reviews the best available evidence to offer five recommendations for developing the maths skills of 3-7-year olds. Recommendations include integrating maths into different activities throughout the day -- for example, at registration and snack time -- to familiarise children…

Introducing an approach to detailed assessment involving videotaping clinical interviews, the authors highlight strengths of this approach for understanding children's thinking, informing instruction, and furthering professional learning. (Contains 4 figures.)

California is one of 4 states that have accelerated addition and subtraction basic-facts memorization. This article reports on teacher practices, first-grade achievement of the standard, and a broader conception of basic-facts competence. Even among students from the highest performing schools, fewer than 11% made progress toward the memorization…

Describes a classroom-based model for professional development that allows teachers to gain further insight into matching learning experiences with a child's potential. (ASK)