Students are offered opportunities to explore multiple mathematical topics such as probabilities, statistics, linear equations, integers, and sequencing, as well as algebra, pre-calculus and calculus concepts through literature. As students develop mathematical literacy, they will also explore literary elements such as characterization, setting, and conflict.
This text offers 6th - 12th grade educators guided instructional approaches for including young adult (YA) literature in science and math classes in order to promote literacy development while learning content.
Read Mathematical Literacy and give young adolescents new ways to explain their reasoning, make connections, debate their thinking with peers, and share their struggles - in short to understand mathematics deeply.
... bubbles . ( They may want to look at Tom Noddy's Bubble Magic . ) 8. On p . 15 of the book there is a two - dimensional diagram that , when folded correctly , makes a cube . This is called a nett . Using the diagrams in figures 5.9 and ...
... Mathematical Literacy through Adolescent Literature by P. Greathouse and H. G. Anthony . · · · · · · · · Engaging Empathy and Activating Agency : Young Adult Literature as a Catalyst for Action by A. D. Hays . Engaging With Multicultural YA ...
Learn how to use children's literature as aspringboard to successful mathematical literacy. Literature-based activities related to the NCTM Standards help children gain familiarity with, and an understanding of, mathematical concepts.
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From leading authorities in both adolescent literacy and content-area teaching, this book addresses the particular challenges of literacy learning in each of the major academic disciplines.
The volume reviews cutting-edge approaches to understanding the unique features of teaching and learning in secondary schools.
Mathematical Literacy in the Middle and High School Grades