The goal of this practice guide is to offer educators specific, evidence-based recommendations that address the challenge of teaching early math to children ages 3 to 6. The guide provides practical, clear information on critical topics related to teaching early math and is based on the best available evidence as judged by the authors.

Electronic reproduction. "NCEE 2014-4005"--Cover. Contributors: A. J. Baroody, M. Burchinal, S.M. Carver, N.C. Jordan, J. McDowell. Retrieved February 10, 2014 from the NCEE website: http://whatworks.ed.gov. Available online at:https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/PracticeGuide/early_math_pg_111313.pdf. This report was prepared for the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences under Contract ED-IES-13-C-0010 by the What Works Clearinghouse, which is operated by Mathematica Policy Research.

Overview of Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- Institute of Education Sciences Levels of Evidence for Practice Guides -- Introduction to the Teaching Math to Young Children Practice Guide -- Recommendation 1. Teach number and operations using a developmental progression -- Recommendation 2. Teach geometry, patterns, measurement, and data analysis using a developmental progression -- Recommendation 3. Use progress monitoring to ensure that math instruction builds on what each child knows -- Recommendation 4. Teach children to view and describe their world mathematically -- Recommendation 5. Dedicate time each day to teaching math, and integrate math instruction throughout the school day -- Glossary -- Appendix A. Postscript from the Institute of Education Sciences -- Appendix B. About the Authors -- Appendix C. Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest -- Appendix D. Rationale for Evidence Ratings -- Endnotes -- References.