Case study

You are working in a newly opened setting and your room leader has asked you to make sure the room you are working in supports children’s emergent mathematical development.

• Select an age range of children and think of five things you could do to make a room supportive of mathematical development.
• How could you find out if the room was effectively supporting the mathematical skills of the children?

It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the responses you have to the above scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague or friend and ask them to tell you whether they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your assessor.