Abstract
Rigorous early childhood math education is vital for studentsʼ future academic and lifelong success, yet manypreschoolchildren lack opportunities to engage in math learning. In 2022, Washington Universityʼs Institute for School Partnership (ISP) and a district-based Early Childhood Center formed the Early ChildhoodMathematicsResearchPracticePartnership(ECMRPP),atwo-yearpilotto focus specifically on early mathematics learning. This research-practice partnership took a systems approach, using improvement science methodologyandresearch-basedlearning trajectories to develop a professional learning program that yielded encouraging observations, including: increases in positive math mindsets and teacher confidence; more intentional, frequent, and varied math instruction in the classroom; and increased student learning across the developmental math areas. As a result, the project team identified key recommendationsforeducational leaders who aimtoprovidehigh-quality, equitable mathematics instruction for early childhood learners in their schools and/or districts.
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Document Type
Report
Publication Type
Education Research Practice Partnerships
Second Publication Type
Educator Learning & Leadership
Program
Math314
Language
English (en)
File Name
Early-Childhood-Mathematics-Pilot-Report-November-2024
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7936/zfec-dw16
Recommended Citation
Elkana, Maia and Lehmann, Zoe, "Early Childhood Mathematics: Findings from a professional learning pilot project" (2024). Institute for School Partnership. 6.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/isp/6