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How can teachers help children to develop reasoning skills? What is reasoning and how do we teach it? Much is being said in schools and education about the importance of reasoning skills. This book explores what reasoning is and what it is not. It includes examples of how reasoning in primary mathematics and science classes can develop. It shows how a connection between the 'skills' of mathematics and science can help children to gain a better understanding of reasoning. What is a conjecture? What makes you think? What makes you think about your thinking? What does reasoning look like? With links to classroom practice and examples of effective teaching throughout, this book not only provides an exploration of what reasoning is and why it's important - it also show you how to develop children's reasoning skills in your classroom.

Mathematics --- Science --- Reasoning in children. --- Study and teaching (Elementary) --- Study and teaching (Elementary)

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This full colour, 70 page book, tells the story of a project which follows a group of teachers and their classes of three to five years olds as they explored different types of pattern.Patterning engages children in practical, fun and sociable activities. Research shows it is a strong predictor for children’s later mathematical achievement. This is not surprising as pattern is fundamental to mathematics at any level.The authors have developed a collection of activities which engaged children in creative thinking and mathematical reasoning in a range of enjoyable contexts, both indoors and out. Included in the book are learning trajectories, suggestions for practical activities, an example of a pattern lesson and much more.A strong theme is the inclusive nature of patterning and the way it can be inter-woven throughout the day.