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Wager, Anita A.; Parks, Amy Noelle – ZDM: The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 2016
In this paper the authors demonstrate how play can serve as a space for assessing and promoting children's mathematical thinking. Analyzing data from a larger study of professional development to support culturally and developmentally responsive mathematics teaching in preschool, we found that through Learning Stories, a holistic narrative…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Mathematics Skills, Play, Student Evaluation
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Shernoff, Elisa S.; Hill, Carri; Danis, Barbara; Leventhal, Bennett L.; Wakschlag, Lauren S. – Infants and Young Children, 2014
Comprehensive assessments that include parents and teachers are essential when assessing young children vulnerable to emotional and behavioral problems given the multiple systems and contexts that influence and support optimal development (U. Bronfenbrenner & P. A. Morris, 2006; M. J. Guralnick, 2011). However, more data complicate clinical…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Evaluation Methods, Parent Role, Teacher Role
Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2009
Teachers of very young children have the awesome task of providing rich information and experiences that build skills and understanding in the context of every day routines and within intentionally-designed play opportunities that capture children's interests, wonder and curiosity so they want to know more. Pennsylvania's learning standards join…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Childhood Interests, Holistic Approach, Glossaries