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09/23/22

Using Literature to Make Sense of Math Operations

Introducing operations through a story context ensures that the lesson focus is on understanding the operation rather than just performing a calculation.  (continue reading)
03/30/22

Build an Understanding of Numbers Through Context and Models

Help K-5 students experience aha moments when learning math through engaging literature and hands-on experiences.  (continue reading)
02/27/22

PD Spotlight: Teaching Mathematics

Even before the pandemic, the call for a new vision of math instruction was loud. A challenge in this profession is consistently having opportunities to think critically and collaboratively about pedagogy to avoid "teaching how we were taught"...  (continue reading)
02/22/22

Igniting Students’ Curiosity and Advocacy … All While Learning Math

Educational subjects lose power when taught in isolation. Bring literature into your math classroom to pique student curiosity and connect it to advocacy…all while learning math.  (continue reading)
12/15/21

Linking Math and Literature to Explore Social Justice and Global Issues

How studying decimals empowered students to change their community: A blog by Margie Pearse, coauthor of Math by the Book: Fifth Grade.   (continue reading)
11/11/21

Using Literature to Make Sense of Mathematics

How do we help all students make sense of mathematics? — with stories! Literature can support and enhance mathematics instruction.  (continue reading)
11/11/21

Podcast: Engaging with Math in Literature with Sue O'Connell, Danielle Moore, and TJ Jemison

How do stories create space for mathematical thinking? Today on the podcast we’re joined by Sue O’Connell, lead author of the Math by the Book series, and two of her co-authors Danielle Moore, and TJ Jemison.  (continue reading)
10/11/21

Launching Number Sense Routines with Children’s Literature

Stories support curiosity and engagement. By creating excitement with our students we make the task of teaching specific grade level math skills easier.  (continue reading)
09/09/21

On the Podcast: Math is Everywhere with Sue O'Connell, Marcy Myers, and Georgina Rivera

Sue O'Connell, Marcy Myers, and Georgina Rivera discuss the value of integrating literature into the math classroom.  (continue reading)
08/24/21

7 Ways Children's Literature Enhances Math Teaching By Sue O'Connell

Seven ways that incorporating children’s literature into mathematics lessons can change the atmosphere, focus, and energy in your math classroom!  (continue reading)

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