Research on spatial skills and block building in girls and boys

Description:

An overview of research on the relationship of block play to the spatial and mathematics skills of young children, with a focus on gender differences

Resource Type:

Other

Author(s):

Kersh Joanne E.; Casey Beth M.; Young Jessica Mercer

Publisher(s):

Information Age Publishing

Editor(s):

Spodek Bernard; Saracho Olivia N.

Date Issued:

2008

Source:

In Contemporary perspectives on mathematics in early childhood education (pp. 233-251). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing

Topics:

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness > 1.2.7. Early Math/Numeracy

1. Children & Child Development > 1.1. Child Characteristics > 1.1.2. Gender

ISBN

978-1-59311-638-5

Hardcover

978-1-59311-637-8

Paperback

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