Description
Book SynopsisHow can teachers help children to develop reasoning skills?
What is reasoning and how do we teach it?
Much is being said in schools and education about the importance of reasoning skills. This book explores what reasoning is and what it is not. It includes examples of how reasoning in primary mathematics and science classes can develop. It shows how a connection between the ′skills′ of mathematics and science can help children to gain a better understanding of reasoning.
- What is a conjecture?
- What makes you think?
- What makes you think about your thinking?
- What does reasoning look like?
With links to classroom practice and examples of effective teaching throughout, this book not only provides an exploration of what reasoning is and why it′s important—it also show you how to develop children′s reasoning skills in your classroom.
Table of ContentsA rationale for reasoning Frameworks to promote reasoning Reasoning in mathematics and science in the Early Years Using questions to promote reasoning Using prediction, conjecture and hypothesis to promote reasoning Noticing pattern to promote reasoning Using problem solving and investigation to promote reasoning Noticing and evidencing reasoning A toolkit of ideas to promote a culture of reasoning
