Many teachers use traditional counting and shape books in math class. But what would happen if we approached any story with a math lens? How might mathematizing children's literature give learners space to ask their own questions, and make connections between stories, their lives, and the world around them? These are the questions authors Allison Hintz and Antony T. Smith set out to explore in
Mathematizing Children’s Literature: Sparking Connections, Joy, and Wonder Through Read-Alouds and Discussion as they invite us to consider fresh ways of using interactive read-alouds to nurture students as both readers and mathematicians.
Inside
Mathematizing Children’s Literature, you'll learn how to do the following:
- Select picture books according to the goals of the read aloud experience
- Plan and facilitate three styles of read aloud discussions – Open Notice and Wonder, Math Lens, and Story Explore
- Utilize Idea Investigations - experiences that invite students to pursue literacy and math-focused ideas beyond the pages of the read aloud
- Connect with students' families and communities through stories
Along the way, Hintz and Smith provide a wide range of picture book suggestions and appendices that include ready-to-use lesson planning templates, a form for notes, and a bookmark of guiding questions.
Mathematizing Children’s Literature is a practical resource you'll find yourself referring to frequently.
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Note To Readers |
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Chapter 1 Celebrating the Joy and Wonder of Children's Thinking |
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Chapter 2 Mathematizing Interactive Read-Alouds |
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Chapter 3 Book Types and Selection |
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Chapter 4 Open Notice and Wonder Reads |
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Chapter 5 Focused Reads: Story Explore and Math Lens |
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Chapter 6 Idea Investigations: Extending the Read-Aloud Experience |
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Chapter 7 Learning Together as Educators |
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Chapter 8 Family and Community Connections |
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Allison Hintz is an associate professor of mathematics education at the University of Washington, Bothell. She studies teaching and learning alongside educators to create experiences where children are heard, understood, and inspired as mathematical sense-makers. Allison is co-author, with Elham Kazemi, of Intentional Talk. Allison tweets @allisonhintz124.
Antony T. Smith is an associate professor of literacy education at the University of Washington, Bothell. He works alongside teachers to create engaging literacy-mathematics learning experiences through exploring and discussing children's literature. He is committed to the concepts of motivation, engagement, challenge, and creativity in literacy teaching and learning. Antony tweets @smithant.
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