Can You Hop Like a Frog? Connecting Mathematics and Children’s Literature
In this interactive course, children’s literature selections will be used to introduce mathematics activities that are aligned with mathematics standards for Grades K-5 classrooms. For example, when reading the book, Equal Shmequal, animals on a seesaw will be represented by pop cubes on a pan balance; or when reading the book, Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi, exploration of circles will be through paper folding activities. Literature selections will include multicultural perspectives, and such themes and topics as 100th day celebration, counting and computation, patterns, geometry, statistics, picture books, quilts, shape, size, money, and time. Interdisciplinary literature selections will highlight the use of mathematics within the natural sciences and the social sciences.
This course is tentatively set to be offered on Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
Note: Please check the schedule of classes for the most up-to-date information about meeting times, locations, and availability.
About the professor
Deborah McAllister, a tenured Professor with responsibilities in mathematics education, educational technology, and action research, will serve as the course instructor. This is her 17th year at UTC and her 31st year teaching. She enjoys presenting and attending conference sessions and teacher workshops, and spending time with her friends and her cats
Email: Deborah-McAllister@utc.edu
