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Developing Mathematical Literacy through Adolescent Literature Spiral-Bound | 2022-01-15

Paula Greathouse (Edited by) Holly Anthony (Edited by)

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Students are offered opportunities to explore multiple mathematical topics such as probabilities, statistics, linear equations, integers, and sequencing, as well as algebra, pre-calculus and calculus concepts through literature. As students develop mathematical literacy, they will also explore literary elements such as characterization, setting, and conflict.

Giving students opportunities to read like mathematicians as they explore content has the potential to move their thinking and understandings in monumental ways. Each chapter presented in this volume provides readers with approaches and activities for pairing a young adult novel with specific mathematics concepts. Chapters include several instructional activities for before, during, and after reading as well as extension activities that move beyond the text as students continue to develop mathematical literacy.

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Original Binding: Paperback
Pages: 234 pages
ISBN-10: 1475861532
Item Weight: 0.8 lbs
Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.7 x 9.1 inches

This book offers some interesting features overall aimed at helping teachers use young adult literature (YAL) to make mathematical concepts both relevant and meaningful to students. Using 11 YAL-appropriate texts, chapter authors provide various practical examples using a common framework--introduction; text summary; instructional activities before, during, and after reading the text; follow-up extension activities; and supportive references…. The lessons are practical and seem to have been tested in the classroom. Though a teacher may choose not to use these particular lessons or texts, the suggested approach provides a model for how teachers can use YAL to motivate students and help them gain mathematical literacy. Greathouse and Anthony provide a good resource worthy of consideration by secondary school mathematics teachers and teachers still in training. Recommended. Graduate students and professionals.

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Paula Greathouse is an associate professor of secondary English Education at Tennessee Tech University where she teaches literacy courses to all content area pre-service teachers. She was a secondary English and Reading teacher for sixteen years. She has received several teaching awards including the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Teacher of Excellence Award.

Holly Garrett Anthony is professor of Mathematics Education at Tennessee Tech University where she teaches mathematics content and methods courses for preservice teachers, as well as doctoral courses in STEM education, qualitative research, and program planning. She has received several honors for teaching and service and is a leader in mathematics education.