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Engage Learners in Literacy and Math: Build a RAMP (Reading And Math Project). Judith A. Hakes & Marilyn J. Eisenwine Angelo State University San Angelo, Texas. Connecting math to literature can help bridge the gap for students who are not strong in math, but love to read.
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Engage Learners in Literacy and Math: Build a RAMP (Reading And Math Project) Judith A. Hakes & Marilyn J. Eisenwine Angelo State University San Angelo, Texas
Connecting math to literature can help bridge the gap for students who are not strong in math, • but love to read. • (Marilyn Burns, 2005)
Students who are good in math learn to appreciate literature in a new way. (Marilyn Burns, 2005)
Mathography • Based on biography/autobiography • Generate personal information/statistics • Organize data using a variety of creative products • Publish using technology
Stick Horse Math • Based on Non-fiction/Historical Fiction • Guest speakers/demonstrations • Internet research and writing activities • Measurement using stick horse ruler • Culminate in “Brigade Day” • Writing thank-you notes
Mighty Mini Math • Based on fictional giants and small characters • Explore measurement problems • Make comparisons/Teach scale • Culminate with Mighty Mini Math Meal
Mighty Mini Math • Gulliver’s Travels in 4th grade • Measurement studies • Lilliputian Land • Lilliputian Learning Logs • Mighty Mini Math Meal
Children’s LiteratureRAMPs • First Grade • Second Grade • Third Grade • Fourth Grade
Word Problem Assessment4th grade • Student samples February 2008 • RAMP lessons implemented • Student samples April 2008
Build a RAMP at Your School! • For a copy of this IRA presentation and other resources, see Dr. Eisenwine’s website at: • http://www.angelo.edu/faculty/ meisenwine/Website/index.html