Posts Tagged ‘kids books’
November 24th, 2008
by Beth in Learning Research, Math fun, Math in Real Life, Parent Tips, Teaching Math
Thankful for Math?
It is always nice to have a fresh perspective on old traditions, but math on a holiday? Many kids will groan if their parents suggest such a thing. There is a way to make the connection between Thanksgiving and math, but it’s always nice to start off this lesson with a story...
November 5th, 2008
by Beth in Math Learning, Math in Real Life, Teaching Math
A Data-Driven World
Understanding the charts and graphs in the media these days can be tricky, to say the least. Statistics can be displayed in numerous ways to lead, or mislead, a person’s thinking about a topic. Case in point: a turn in the stock market by 4 points is very different than a turn by 4%.
September 30th, 2008
by Beth in Math Learning, Math in Real Life, Parent Tips, Teaching Math
Bat Jamboree
As an elementary teacher, I’ve utilized literature in my classroom to help kids make connections about math across the curriculum. Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few books that kids love to read while also helping to develop their ideas about numbers.
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