ERIC Number: EJ1199517
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 8
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Myths of Early Math
Clements, Douglas H.; Sarama, Julie
Education Sciences, v8 Article 71 2018
Myths about early education abound. Many beliefs people hold about early math have a grain of truth in them, but as a whole are not true--they are largely myths. But the myths persist, and many harm children. In this article, we address ubiquitous math myths that may be negatively affecting many young students. We conclude that avoiding the myths and listening to the findings of research and the wisdom of expert practice will serve both teachers and children well.
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Mathematical Concepts, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving, Preschool Children, Kindergarten, Preschool Education, Mathematics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Kindergarten; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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