Number Sense in Children’s Mathematics Learning

Research and Reflection Assignment (30%): This assignment has two components: a literature review and a reflection. The paper should be written from early childhood educator’s perspective.
Research (25) You will choose a mathematical concept from the kindergarten, grade one, or grade two curriculum of Canada (number, measurement, geometry and spatial sense, patterns, data and probability, mathematical processes) and write a literature review of relevant research focusing on a specific part of that concept. There is much literature on early years mathematics learning so please focus your topic. For example, geometry is too broad. Look to the conceptual understandings and specific expectations for ideas. (*So I choose the topic is “NUMBER SENSE” ,) • Introduction – includes definition of the math concept and the rationale; ~ 1⁄2 page double spaced (3) • Review – includes 6 to 8 related research journal articles (e.g., Journal of Research in Mathematics Education; Teaching Children Mathematics is NOT a research journal) within the early years (0--8 years, kindergarten-grade 2). The review brings together influential and well--known research with current and innovative works from peer--reviewed journals and reflects a survey of the literature rather than a summary (you should be reading and writing with a critical lens). The review should be 7 pages, double--spaced and follow APA formatting. (20) Conclusion – brings together the big ideas from the review and makes recommendations for practice; ~ 1⁄2 page double spaced.
Reflection (5) • Your reflection will include your thoughts on the process of creating the assignment as well as your concluding statements summing up the experience and the importance of the math concept. You might include, for example, what did you learn from doing the assignment, how do you envision your new understandings informing your future practice, etc.? • ~2 pages double spaced.
Above is the requirement for the literature review. (I PROVIDE A SAMPLE and lectures FOR THIS PAPER, PLEASE TAKE A LOOK)
Other requirements that I would like to highlight:
1. This paper should examine how young children aged birth to 8 understand and engage in mathematical knowledge, concepts and processes. The paper should explore and critique different theories of mathematical approaches to learning, such as inquiry--based models. Experiences designing and teaching lessons, creating physical and social environments to promote mathematical thinking, and assessing children's' knowledge and skills encourage positive attitudes toward mathematics in the learning environment.
2. To look at the kinds of studies already done on the topic (I choose the number sense) and what has been learned
3. The paper requires two provide at least 6-8 journal articles(peer- reviewed), please at least pick 3 to have deep literature review respectively (be critical, not summary), and the rest article should support/against from that main 3 article.
4. You may agree or disagree with the author
5. You may discover different perspective on the same issues
6. You may discover gaps in the literature
7. Review your notes and sort into big ideas/themes that
8. have emerged from all texts.
9. Choose a different color highlighter pen for each different theme or big idea. Highlight words, sentences or sections that are relevant to that colour’s theme. (you can have different theme or big idea from journal articles to review, but it has to related to NUMBER SENSE)
10. Create a chart to put quotes (with page numbers and citation information) or your paraphrasing of different points (with page numbers and citation information) under the big idea that the information represents.
Thank you so much and have a good one!