Math Is Language Too [electronic resource] : Talking and Writing in the Mathematics Classroom / Phyllis Whitin and David J. Whitin.

This book explores the ways in which fourth-grade students use story, metaphor, and language to develop mathematical thinking skills and strategies. Replete with children's stories and illustrations, the book looks at children as sense-makers, storytellers, language creators, and problem-posers...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author:	Whitin, Phyllis
Corporate Authors:	National Council of Teachers of English, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Other Authors:	Whitin, David J.
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 2000.
Subjects:	Childrens Literature. Classroom Environment. Concept Formation. Grade 4. Intermediate Grades. Journal Writing. Language Role. Learning Activities. Mathematics. Mathematics Activities. Mathematics Instruction. Mathematics Skills. Thinking Skills.