Mathematics Instruction for Young Children

Abstract Unfortunately, according to the United States of America Department of Education (2009), the mathematic achievement level for eighth grade students has continued to decline since the year of 1996. In an effort to improve achievement levels in the critical skill area of mathematics, researchers have suggested that immersion in mathematics at the Pre – K level is necessary, and that it is imperative that our school systems encourage students especially at a young age to embrace mathematics. The purpose of this study is to “plant the seed of interest” concerning mathematics, and to explore whether the use of discrete trial training (DTT) will improve the extent to which Pre – K students with disabilities learn basic mathematical concepts.