NAVIGATING MATH THROUGH LITERACY AN UNDISCOVERED CONNECTION 5
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NAVIGATING MATH THROUGH LITERACY: AN UNDISCOVERED CONNECTION
5 PROCESS STANDARDS Problem solving Reasoning and proof Communication Connections Representation
Reasons to Launch a Lesson using Literature § § Provides a means to promote communication about mathematical ideas Provides connections between children’s literature and math, § become more interested and motivated § Become more critical thinkers
MORE REASONS TO LAUNCH A LESSON USING LITERATURE §Better problem solvers §More able to connect mathematical ideas to personal experiences §Begin to appreciate mathematics as a tool to be used in real life
Children’s storybooks Poetry Any piece of literature
Math Literature connection is used in two different types of books: Math Concept Books Math-Related Books
Math Concept Books These are books written specifically for teaching certain math concepts.
Stuart J. Murphy Math. Start Program
§Math-Related Books used to launch math lessons. You can pull the math out of these types of books. These books invite multicultural themes in teaching.
WAYS TO INCORPORATE CHILDREN’S LITERATURE INTO DIFFERENT TYPES OF MATH LESSONS §To provide a context or model for an activity with math content §To introduce manipulatives §To inspire creative mathematical expression for children §To pose interesting problems
WAYS TO INCORPORATE CHILDREN’S LITERATURE INTO DIFFERENT TYPES OF MATH LESSONS §To prepare to teach a mathematical concept or skill §To develop or explain a mathematical concept or skill §To review a mathematical concept or skill
What makes a good piece of literature to be used in a math related situation? § § It should have layers of meaning It should facilitate mathematical connections § It should promote mathematical inquiry § It should enthuse and engage the reader
Among many, two books that do this
Use of story cards Technology Component http: www. readwritethink. org/student_mat/index. asp Multigenre Mapper Read. Write. Think Printing Press The Stapleless Book
Good Poem to Use with Children