literature selection checklist for math lessons
Using Literature in the Classroom to Improve Mathematics Engagement In her book, “How to Use Children’s Literature to Teach Mathematics” (1992), Rosamond Welchman-Tischler suggests ways to use literature in the mathematics classroom to enhance students’ learning experiences. Using Children’s Literature to Teach Mathematics
· To provide a context or model for an activity with mathematical content.
· To introduce manipulatives that will be used in varied ways (not necessarily as in the story).
· To inspire a creative mathematics experience for children.
· To pose an interesting problem.
· To prepare for a mathematics concept or skill.
· To develop or explain a mathematics concept or skill.
· To review a mathematics concept or skill.
Reference:
Price, R., Lennon, C. (No Date). Using Children's Literature to To Teach Mathematics. Quantile.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/quantile-resources/resources/downloads/static/ChildrensLiterature.pdf
· To provide a context or model for an activity with mathematical content.
· To introduce manipulatives that will be used in varied ways (not necessarily as in the story).
· To inspire a creative mathematics experience for children.
· To pose an interesting problem.
· To prepare for a mathematics concept or skill.
· To develop or explain a mathematics concept or skill.
· To review a mathematics concept or skill.
Reference:
Price, R., Lennon, C. (No Date). Using Children's Literature to To Teach Mathematics. Quantile.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/quantile-resources/resources/downloads/static/ChildrensLiterature.pdf