April Showers Bring May Flowers

Author:
Sherri L. Martinie Kansas State University, Manhattan

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Volume 116: Issue 4
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238–240
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2023.0090
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Grade(s) or Audience, All grades PK-12, Math Topic, Measurement, Measurement and Data, Probability/Data Analysis and Statistics, Making Inferences & Justifying Conclusions, Other Topic, Communication, Literacy, Connections, Literature

Given the numbers and data at our fingertips in this digital age, mathematical and digital literacy skills are imperative when it comes to understanding natural and social phenomena and making good decisions. As teachers we are responsible for helping students make sense of this information

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  • Martinie, S . & Bay-Williams, J. (2003). Using literature to engage students in proportional reasoning, Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 9(3), 142–148. https://doi.org/10.5951/MTMS.9.3.0142

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  • Martinie, S ., Marcoux, C. , & Stramel, J. (2005). Monkey paws, English pounds, and leagues: Using literature in the middle school. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 11(3), 125–131. https://doi.org/10.5951/MTMS.11.3.0125

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  • Pacheco, M., & Crawford-Ferre, H. G. (2018). Media literacy in mathematics. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 24(2), 128. https://doi.org/10.5951/mathteacmiddscho.24.2.0128

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© 2023 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
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3
Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 Apr 2023
Online Publication Date:
Apr 2023
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