Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices (Paperback)

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Product Description

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

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 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,031 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	H. C. Gauthier (boston, ma) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Math Talk, November 29, 2007

By	Carol M. Gianopoulos - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.