Data: Supporting Mathematical Development in Young Children

Data analysis and working with data offers children interesting opportunities to gather information to find an answer to a question. An important part is realizing that you have a purpose for collecting data, such as asking, “What’s the favorite color in our class?” This video describes children’s ability to collect, observe, and compare data. Working with data offers children interesting opportunities to gather information to find an answer to a question.
This video is part of a series describing children's early mathematical development and providing examples of how early childhood professionals can both explicitly teach math skills and support their development through daily routines and play. See the entire series and resources for using the videos in professional development at: www.easternct.....
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