Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices [Paperback]

Theoni Pappas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 1993

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

Editorial Reviews

Review

"MATH TALK in its novel approach would make an interesting addition to the mathematics library for any age group." -The Mathematics Teacher

"Continuing on her crusade to demystify mathematics, Pappas delivers a new way to enjoy and learn some sublimely abstract notions" -The Bookpaper

"One of our favorites is an unusual little paperback called MATH TALK" -Home Education Magazine

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Wide World Publishing, Tetra (January 25, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933174748
• ISBN-13: 978-0933174740
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Science & Technology > Mathematics
  • #18 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > Single Authors > United States
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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely love this book!, March 23, 2000

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This review is from: Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices (Paperback)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars More like a lesson plan, June 15, 2008

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H. C. Gauthier (boston, ma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices (Paperback)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cross-curricular poetry!, May 29, 2008

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Joy A. Frasure "6th grade teacher" (Mead, CO) - See all my reviews
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After completing some other Poetry in two-voice and four-voice formats, this book offers an opportunity to reach your math oriented students, and touch the cross-curricular boundary. I used this book and the poems within its pages as a surprise for my math team partner. We practiced on some days that my partner was out on taking some professional development, and performed the poems for him upon his return. This is one more way to hook students on poetry.