Oral Storytelling and Teaching Mathematics

About this book

"Oral Storytelling and Teaching Mathematics contains two case studies of a teacher telling epic oral stories to teach math to elementary and middle school students. The book also includes theoretical discussions of essential elements of oral storytelling, multicultural education, how oral storytelling can help children who have difficulty learning mathematics, and mathematical problem solving. This book significantly extends two pedagogical movements that have recently influenced mathematics teaching: the use of physical manipulatives and visual imagery and the use of children's literature." "The book's presentation of stories, how a teacher actually used them in class (along with students' responses), and a discussion of the educational value of such strategies make this a comprehensive work that recognizes teachers' capabilities and concerns about employing the best available educational practices. The accompanying CD-ROM contains the full text of two epic stories plus additional worksheets, handouts, and art. This book will be of immediate interest to pre-service and in-service teachers and all educators devoted to providing children with powerful mathematical and literary experiences."--Jacket.