Math Play Learning programs for 3, 4 and 5 years old children based on learning of kindergarten and elementary school

2018 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 16K01043
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Science education
• Research Institution: Kwansei Gakuin University
• Principal Investigator: WATANABE Nobuki 関西学院大学, 教育学部, 教授 (10362584)
• Project Period (FY): 2016-04-01 – 2019-03-31
• Keywords: 遊び学び / 数学 / 認識調査 / 幼児 / 幼小連携

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this study, we aimed to clear that math recognition stage for young children. Moreover, we aimed to develop of Math Play Learning programs that matched the recognition of young children for kindergartens, nursery schools, centers for early childhood education and care and even at home.
As a result of this study, it was possible to reveal certain recognition about the mathematics of the child to 3-5 years old child by continuous investigation. And furthermore, as the program was effective for learning on kindergartens, nursery schools, centers for early childhood education and care and even at home, we could develop a ”Effective Simple Mathematics Play” program. In addition, as a result of actual practice about the program, although it is a case study, its validity was shown.

Free Research Field

数学教育学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究は，３～５歳児に関する認知段階を明らかにするとともに，実際に家庭でも実践可能なプログラムを開発した。このプログラムでは，今まで困難とされてきた３歳児でもピアジェの保存性の概念獲得につながること，約40項目以上の幼児の数学の認知発達過程を示すことができること，そして，さらにそれらの認知発達を家庭でも促進できることなどが明らかとなった。これらのことから，学術的に新たな提案ができ，また社会的にも新たな提案を行うことができ，これらの意味から意義があったものと考える。