Methods of Course Instruction

As a result of this workshop the participants will be able to:

• Create a list of children’s literature books that relate to specific math concepts by the use of the Internet that correlate to the Ohio Content Standards.

• Choose children literature books that relate to a specific math concept and submit a motivating hands-on math activity connected to the book.

• Teach math through good literature in an effective and engaging way to make real-life connections and build math skills.

• Give step-by-step activities to reinforce key math skills and concepts as well as making suggestions for sharing each story.

• Use the Internet to find teacher resources for use in the Mathematics/Literature classroom.

• Find interactive sites that students can use mathematically that are related to a specific literature/math book.

Self paced assignments

Materials

Required

Text(s)

Literature/Math Books:

1. The Penny Pot by Stuart J. Murphy

2. Tally O’Mally by Stuart J. Murphy

3. Six Dinner Sid by Igna Moore

4. A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. Williams

5. Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews

6. The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins

7. Grandfather Tang’s Story by Ann Tompert

8. Spaghetti and Meatballs for All! By Marilyn Burns

9. Each Orange Had 8 Slices by Paul Giganti, Jr.

10. The Village of Round and Square Houses by Ann Grifalconi

11. Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi by Cindy Neuschwander
12. Sir Cumference and All the King’s Tens by Cindy Neuschwander
    Or any of the Sir Cumference books by Neuschwander – there are 6 of them 

13. The Kings’ Chessboard by David Birch

14. Pigs will be Pigs by Amy Axelrod

15. Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy

16. Counting On Frank by Rod Clement

17. Anno’s Mysterious Multipliying Jar by Masaichiro and Mitsumasa Anno

18. How Big is a Foot? By Rolf Myller

19. The Best Vacation Ever by Stuart J. Murphy

20. Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst

Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

No exams