Supporting Children's Literature In Mathematics
The paper “Learning To Teach Mathematics With Literature Connections” by Susan L. Hillman, of Saginaw Valley State University, discussed connections between children’s literature and mathematics and left me with some great ideas about the subject. Hillman stated that connecting children’s literature and math is “an increasingly popular way
to not only develop understanding of mathematical ideas, but also to develop mathematical communication through reading, writing, and speaking.”
Gaining a broader and deeper understanding of mathematical ideas can be achieved by integrating children’s literature within mathematics instruction. There is evidence out there that proves this integration to be successful.
Integrating literature into mathematics instruction can help increase problem solving skills and math achievement. As well, it is a fun way for the students to stay interested and engaged.
The results of Hillman’s study revealed lots of interesting thoughts about connecting children’s literature and mathematics. Many people do not realize how many different math ideas a person can get from one children’s book. There is a wide variety of children’s books out there that integrate math concepts into the story and these books can easily be incorporated into teaching math to young students. Using children’s books is a fun and engaging way to help students learn the abstract concepts of math!
Resource:
Susan L Hillman (n.d.). Learning To Teach Mathematics With Literature Connections. [ONLINE] Available at:
http://www.west.asu.edu/cmw/pme/resrepweb/PME-rr-Hillman.htm. [Last Accessed 17 April 13].
to not only develop understanding of mathematical ideas, but also to develop mathematical communication through reading, writing, and speaking.”
Gaining a broader and deeper understanding of mathematical ideas can be achieved by integrating children’s literature within mathematics instruction. There is evidence out there that proves this integration to be successful.
Integrating literature into mathematics instruction can help increase problem solving skills and math achievement. As well, it is a fun way for the students to stay interested and engaged.
The results of Hillman’s study revealed lots of interesting thoughts about connecting children’s literature and mathematics. Many people do not realize how many different math ideas a person can get from one children’s book. There is a wide variety of children’s books out there that integrate math concepts into the story and these books can easily be incorporated into teaching math to young students. Using children’s books is a fun and engaging way to help students learn the abstract concepts of math!
Resource:
Susan L Hillman (n.d.). Learning To Teach Mathematics With Literature Connections. [ONLINE] Available at:
http://www.west.asu.edu/cmw/pme/resrepweb/PME-rr-Hillman.htm. [Last Accessed 17 April 13].