Product Description

Presents mathematical ideas through poetic dialogues intended to be read by two people.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #145236 in Books
• Published on: 1993-01-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 72 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780933174740
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

I absolutely love this book!
This is a delightful engaging introduction to the world of mathematics, giving children and adults alike a glimpse of the wonderful adventures that lie beyond simple (and boring) drills. My 9 year old son, who doesn't like to read aloud, loves to say these poems with me. I would also recommend Math Talk to anyone looking for creative ways to expose math-phobes to the intriguing possibilities.

Poems for two voices are designed to be read aloud by two readers. Each reader reads from one of the two columns and lines written on the same line are said simultaneously.

More like a lesson plan
This book is ok but not great. It's more of an idea starter, 'get you thinking', type of book. I agree with the other reviewers that, as a teacher, you can read a poem or two in class to get kids started on their own two voice math poems but don't rely on it for correct math or to be a resource for class. There is not enough varied content for that. It's more like a lesson plan that the author has expanded into a short book.

Math Talk
This book is wonderful for integrating math curriculum with reading fluency. Children don't even realize their learning because they are having so much fun sharing their poems with their classmates.