Shayne B. Piasta|Christina Yeager Pelatti|Heather Miller
Mathematics and Science Learning Opportunities in Preschool Classrooms
The Ohio State University|The Ohio State University|The Ohio State University
present study observed coded instruction 65 preschool classrooms examine overall amounts b types mathematics science learning opportunities experienced preschool children well c extent opportunities associated classroom program characteristics results indicated children afforded average 24 26 minutes mathematics science learning opportunities respectively corresponding spending approximately 25 total instructional time domain considerable variability existed however amounts types mathematics science opportunities provided children classrooms extent variability associated teachers years experience teachers levels education socioeconomic status children served programalthough results suggest greater integration mathematics science preschool classrooms previously established considerable diversity amounts types learning opportunities provided preschool classrooms affording mathematics science experiences preschool children outlined professional state standards may require additional professional development aimed increasing preschool teachers understanding implementation learning opportunities two domains classrooms