Why do we need to know fractions? Why are decimals so important? Who needs multiplication and division? Connecting math to real world situations is a great way to motivate students to learn. Good literature is a fantastic way to show rather than tell them why math is important in our daily lives!
I teach fourth grade in a small mid-city school.
We have approximately 275 students ranging in age from Kindergarten to Sixth Grade. We have about 30 hearing impaired students most of whom mainstream into the regular classrooms during at least part of the day. We serve a variety of ethnic backgrounds and many of these students come to us speaking little or no English. Our district provides free breakfast for all students and about half the students receive free and reduced lunch. Our staff is committed to the success of EVERY student in our building.
My Project
My fourth graders are working at many different math levels. Currently, I teach a whole group lesson, give the kids an assignment and then walk around answering questions and re-explaining the concept. This math themed literature will give me the opportunity to offer math rotations similar to our reading rotations. While I am working with a small group, students can visit the Math Literature station and read about concepts we've been studying. They will evaluate the book by writing about the concept they've read about. They will also write their own story problems!
By funding this project, my fourth graders will spend more time fully engaged in math concepts.
They will have the tools necessary to relate math concepts to the real life situations!
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