Problem solving Reasoning and proof CommunicationConnectionsRepresentation

 Provides a means to promote communication about mathematical ideas  Provides connections between children’s literature and math,  become more interested and motivated  Become more critical thinkers

 Better problem solvers  More able to connect mathematical ideas to personal experiences  Begin to appreciate mathematics as a tool to be used in real life

Stuart J. Murphy MathStart Program

 To provide a context or model for an activity with math content  To introduce manipulatives  To inspire creative mathematical expression for children  To pose interesting problems

 To prepare to teach a mathematical concept or skill  To develop or explain a mathematical concept or skill  To review a mathematical concept or skill

 It should have layers of meaning  It should facilitate mathematical connections  It should promote mathematical inquiry  It should enthuse and engage the reader