Math Story
Math stories are books that incorporate a mathematical problem where the audience tries to solves the math scenario with the character. The book demonstrates various strategies to solving a variety of math concepts. In the example below, it is specifically looking at adding number between 1-50. Using a math story is a great tool to engage students in both reading and math. It makes math more exciting because the student will be engaged in the plot and want to help the character solve the problem.
Math story fits into domain 3C, engaging students in learning because it is a nice way for students to incorporate math in an interesting story. There are many math story books with different plots and math concepts, so as a teacher, finding a book the students would like should not be too difficult. Teachers can even create their own math story to fit the interests of their students. These math stories involve the students in the the math scenario, allowing them to think of ways to solve the problem. In the example above, the reader can find excitement in the fact the main character is going to a fair to win a prize. They can anticipate the ending of the story, wondering whether or not she will win the stuffed dog. At the same time, the student is solving the math scenario that is woven into the plot. It is a fun way for students to learn reading skills as well as math concepts.
It can fit into various elements in the component. Teachers can use the math story as an activity for the student to do. They can be given the math story to read and then solve. The teacher could also group students to work on the problem together or elaborate on different ways the math problem can be solved. Math stories can also be read to the entire class, and the class can work together to solve the dilemma, given instruction on what to do. Overall, math stories are great tools that help students engage in math problems through interesting plots
The example above was created in Storyjumper. It is a great resource when creating books.
It can fit into various elements in the component. Teachers can use the math story as an activity for the student to do. They can be given the math story to read and then solve. The teacher could also group students to work on the problem together or elaborate on different ways the math problem can be solved. Math stories can also be read to the entire class, and the class can work together to solve the dilemma, given instruction on what to do. Overall, math stories are great tools that help students engage in math problems through interesting plots
The example above was created in Storyjumper. It is a great resource when creating books.