I love a good story, whether it is from a friend, my pastor,
a comedian, a book, an article, etc. A good story just sticks with me. I can
recall it much easier than other information I hear or read.
My students love a good story too. It is important for me to
help my students make real world connections with the math they are learning.
One way I do this is by sharing personal stories and incorporating math
literature in my lessons.
For example, when introducing bar graphs, I love using
Stuart J. Murphy’s book Lemonade for Sale. In his book, a group of friends
setup a lemonade stand to raise money to fix their clubhouse. They keep track
of their sales on a bar graph.
I created a set of slide to accompany Stuart J. Murphy’s
book. Click here to get your FREE set!
