Pathways To Number

Jean-Paul Fischer, Jacqueline Bideaud, Claire Meljac

Contents: J. Bideaud, Introduction. Part I:Encounters with Number and First Acquisitions.C. Sophian, Learning About Numbers: Lessons for Mathematics Education From Preschool Number Development. R. Brissiaud, A Toll for Number Construction: Finger Symbol Sets. S. Parrat-Dayan, J. Von che, Conservation and the Notion of "Half." L.P. Steffe, Learning Stages in the Construction of the Number Sequence. A.J. Baroody, The Development of Preschoolers' Counting Skills and Principles. K.C. Fuson, Relationships Between Counting and Cardinality From Age 2 to Age 8. Part II:Structure of the Numerical Domain.L. Tollefsrud-Anderson, R.L. Campbell, P. Starkey, R.G. Cooper, Jr., Number Conservation: Distinguishing Quantifier from Operator Solutions. R. Gelman, E.B. Meck, Early Principles Aid Initial but Not Later Conceptions of Number. J-P. Fischer, Subitizing: The Discontinuity After Three. M. Fayol, From Number to Numbers in Use: Solving Arithmetic Problems. G. Vergnaud, The Appropriation of the Concept of Number: A Lengthy Process. Part III:Theories and Methods: Critical Approaches.R. Droz, The Multiple Roots of Natural Numbers and Their Multiple Interpretations. X. S ron, G. Deloche, M.P. No l, Number Transcribing by Children: Writing Arabic Numbers Under Dictation. M. Saada-Robert, Understanding the Microgenesis of Number: Sequence Analysis. K.C. Fuson, Y. Kwon, Learning Addition and Subtraction: Effects of Number Words and Other Cultural Tools. Part IV:Difficulties and Remediation.A.J. Baroody, Remedying Common Counting Difficulties. C. Meljac,Conclusion.Some Unforeseen Variants on the Number Construction Scenario. J. Bideaud, Assessment and Perspectives.