Teaching Mathematics Through Reading: Methods And Materials For Grades 6-8 [Hardcover]

Get the most from your instructional minutes with students by using the ideas in this research-based book to teach mathematical literacy!

Encourages teachers and librarians to use all types of texts to teach mathematical concepts and standards to young people
Shows how to use informational trade books, literature, and environmental text to infuse mathematics into your lessons
Subjects taught and illustrated with text and activities include number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis

This book provides teachers and administrators with alternative text sources and activities for supporting the development of mathematics as well as reading. In Section 1 you will find a variety of text types and annotated bibliographies for teachers to select the most appropriate texts for their classrooms. Section 2 offers several ideas, strategies, and activities that meet the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

Faith H. Wallaceis an assistant professor of Adolescent Education and Literacy at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA.

Jill Shivertakeris a seventh grade mathematics and social studies teacher at Sammy McClure, Sr. Middle School in Dallas, Georgia.

Extension activities in tested strands are plentiful in this excellent resource. Each section includes a book summaries,
objectives, activity sheets, and brain-twisting challenges. Students expand on mastered knowledge and connect to literature, their families, and their world. I see this as an outstanding resource for Pre-Algebra/Algebra classes. Pennsylvania School Librarians Association

This resource provides middle school teachers and library media specialists with alternative text sources and activities to support the development of mathematics as well as reading skills. Section I introduces three types of texts: informational trade book, literature, and environmental print (suchlÃ3