Understanding children's mathematical graphics - beginnings in play

17 October 2011

By Elizabeth Carruthers and Maulfry Worthington (Open University Press, 21.99, ISBN 9780335237760)

Drawing on a wide range of examples from children, the authors explain how children explore and communicate their mathematical thinking through mathematical graphics, and how this begins in play. The book highlights how maths is part of a holistic process of learning and is included in the 'Developing Children's Mathematical Graphics' resource pack.

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