Mr. R.'s Math Poems [Plastic Comb]

Mr. R. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2002

Who says math can't be fun too? Introduce and solidify k-6 math concepts using Mr. R.'s math poems! Great for use in the classroom or at home, this newly updated collection includes poems addressing such common concepts as 'ways to make ten,' double numbers, skip counting, the arithmetic operations, and maybe the world's only poem on PEMDAS!!! No matter what your child's interest, they will enjoy these poems.

Editorial Reviews

Review

What a way to capture kid's imaginations and get them seeing the humorous side of math. --Education Planet, April 8, 2002

Teacher Education Web- Australia, 2003 A great stimulus for students to learn their arithmetic skills. Great Work Mr. R! --Teacher Education Web- Australia, 2003

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 158 pages
• Publisher: Rak Productions; 2nd edition (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970264119
• ISBN-13: 978-0970264114
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,823,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most fun I've had doing math in a long time!!!, April 18, 2003

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Erebus Nox (NEW YORK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mr. R.'s Math Poems (Plastic Comb)

As an elementary school math specialist I have seen and used many resources, but it's been a long time since me and my students have had this much fun learning about math. Written by a teacher for students, teachers, and parents, I highly recommend Mr. R.'s math poems for anyone who works or lives with elementary age children.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice Try, But I'm Looking For Quality, January 28, 2008

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M "M" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mr. R.'s Math Poems (Plastic Comb)

While the poems aren't particularly well-written, my students did enjoy the few I read to them. I teach 2nd and 3rd graders and my team is working on finding songs, chants, and poems that correspond with state standards and our goals for the year. This book didn't have a lot to offer for that purpose. The poems are long and wordy. I am returning the book because I just don't think I'll use it enough. It's not something I would just add to my classroom library either because I'm not sure it would last long. There are small pictures worked into the text of the poem, but they aren't particularly exciting or interesting. The book is spiral bound, and not particularly well-constructed. I got a large chunk of the book twice, which made me wonder if I was also missing anything. I'm glad that someone is doing this -trying to engage students in math with poetry, but I hope that as more people do it the overall quality available will also improve.

5.0 out of 5 stars Poems are Entertaining and Educational, July 21, 2007

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Herbert Rosenblum "PloverLover" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr. R.'s Math Poems (Plastic Comb)

My kids love this book- being a math enthusiast myself, I try to read them one of Mr. R.'s math poems whenever I can. They are quite fun, and they cover a wide range of subjects, from the very simple, such as basic addition, to quite esoteric, like the grumpy Teenage Rectangle! But above all, they love those 'Number Thief' poems the most!!

HR