Pedagogy of Numeracy and Mathematics at the Foundation Stage is designed in accordance with the ITEP curriculum (Semester–4, Credits: 2) to support the professional preparation of prospective teachers at the foundational level. The book focuses on...

Pedagogy of Numeracy and Mathematics at the Foundation Stage is designed in accordance with the ITEP curriculum (Semester–4, Credits: 2) to support the professional preparation of prospective teachers at the foundational level. The book focuses on developing a sound understanding of the nature of mathematics, numeracy processes, and effective pedagogical approaches for early grades. It emphasizes that meaningful mathematics learning requires not only content knowledge but also an understanding of how children think, learn, and construct mathematical concepts. The text highlights the use of mathematical language, symbols, and core domains such as number sense, spatial thinking, algebraic reasoning, and data handling. Special attention is given to children’s prior knowledge, learning difficulties, and common misconceptions, with support from AI tools. The book promotes activity-based and experiential teaching strategies to make mathematics engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate.