Connecting Math with Literature: Using Childrens Literature as a Springboard for Eaching Math Concepts

Connecting Math with Literature features 12 interactive units that reinforce the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics standards. Each unit uses a favorite children's book as a springboard for teaching math concepts. The units include numerous activities and reproducible student pages that challenge students to think critically, reason, and solve problems. Journal writing experiences give students a chance to record their thoughts about the activities and their answers. Students will also develop their math vocabulary as they learn and record new math terms in their journal. Each activity includes an extension idea that provides students with an additional learning experience. When used as homework assignments, the extension ideas also strengthen the home-school connection. This comprehensive approach to teaching math will motivate your students to succeed! Book jacket.Crooks, Lisa is the author of 'Connecting Math with Literature: Using Childrens Literature as a Springboard for Eaching Math Concepts' with ISBN 9781574719345 and ISBN 1574719343.