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Chen, Jie-Qi; McCray, Jennifer; Adams, Margaret; Leow, Christine – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2014
This study reports on results from the Early Mathematics Beliefs and Confidence Survey, administered to 346 preschool teachers in a large public school system in the Midwest. Survey results depict a much more positive view of teachers' beliefs and confidence in early math teaching than previously reported. Results also suggest that teacher…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Beliefs, Self Efficacy, Preschool Teachers
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Chen, Jie-Qi; McNamee, Gillian Dowley – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2011
Positive approaches to learning are considered essential for young children's school readiness and early school success. Researchers have reported that positive learning approaches, such as attentiveness and goal orientation, are associated with higher levels of early school achievement in math and reading. The present study extends this research…
Descriptors: Class Activities, School Readiness, Learning Activities, Mathematics Achievement