Sueanne McKinney, KaaVonia Hinton

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About the Authors
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: Using Literature in the Mathematics Classroom and Library
Linking Mathematics and Literature
Evaluating Mathematical Literature Selections
Advantages of Linking Mathematics and Literature
Linking Mathematics with Writing
Works Cited
Children's Books Cited
CHAPTER 2: Collaborating with Mathematics Teachers
To Mathematics Teachers
To Librarians
Works Cited
CHAPTER 3: Number and Operations
Number and Operations Expectations
Counting
Using Mathematics Literature
A Creepy Countdown
Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On
One Less Fish
The M&Amp;M's Count to One Hundred Book
Dreaming: A Countdown to Sleep
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Addition and Subtraction
How the Second Grade Got $8,205.50 to Visit the Statue of Liberty
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
The Grapes of Math
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
How Many Feet in the Bed?
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
The Hershey's Kisses Subtraction Book
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Subtraction Action
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Multiplication and Division
One Hundred Hungry Ants
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
A Remainder of One
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
2 × 2 = Boo
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Fractions
The Wishing Club
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Full House: An Invitation to Fractions
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Piece = Part = Portion
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
The Doorbell Rang
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Centipede's 100 Shoes
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Works Cited
Children's Books Cited
Additional Titles
CHAPTER 4: Algebra
Algebra Expectations
Using Mathematics Literature
The King's Chessboard
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Math Curse
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Fractals, Googles and Other Mathematical Tales
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Works Cited
Children's Books Cited
Additional Titles
CHAPTER 5: Geometry
Geometry Expectations
Using Mathematics Literature
Sir Cumference and the First Round Table
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Grandfather Tang's Story
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
The Greedy Triangle
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Draw Me a Star
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Mummy Math: An Adventure in Geometry
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Works Cited
Children's Books Cited
Additional Titles
CHAPTER 6: Measurement
Measurement Expectations
Using Mathematics Literature
Twelve Snails to One Lizard: A Tale of Mischief and Measurement
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
How Tall, How Short, How Faraway
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Clocks and More Clocks
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Millions to Measure
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Works Cited
Children's Books Cited
Additional Titles
CHAPTER 7: Data Analysis and Probability
Data Analysis and Probability Expectations
Using Mathematics Literature
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Tricking the Tallyman
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
If the World Were a Village
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Lemonade for Sale
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Do You Wanna Bet?
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Works Cited
Children's Books Cited
Additional Titles
CHAPTER 8: Any Literary Selection Can Be a Mathematics Selection
Using Literature
A Perfect Snowman
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Beetle McGrady Eats Bugs
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Olivia . and the Missing Toy
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Swamp Angel
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Chicken Soup
Suggestions for Classroom Use
Journaling
Children's Books Cited
Additional Titles
Appendix: Worksheets
Title Index
Author Index

Two experts on education offer a rich and diverse selection of children's literature and teaching strategies for the K-8 mathematics classroom.
Taking advantage of quality, motivating literature during mathematics instruction pays off, especially when teachers and media specialists work together to convey crucial mathematical concepts and standards. Mathematics in the K-8 Classroom and Library shows you how it's done. After an introduction to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics's (NCTM) Principles and Process Standards, each remaining chapter is devoted to an NCTM content standard. The book offers engaging, research-based strategies and booklists of specific titles that, together, can be used to increase student achievement.
The strategies suggested here provide a hands-on, student-centered focus that allows students to make connections with prior learning, personal experiences, and good books. Both the recommended children's books and the activities will appeal even to reluctant readers and students for whom mathematics might be a challenge. Each chapter includes an extensive, annotated list of texts, dozens of hands-on activities, handouts, and writing prompts.