Strategies to Integrate the Arts in Mathematics

Download or read book Strategies to Integrate the Arts in Mathematics written by Linda Dacey and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain a better understanding of why and how to use the arts to reach and engage students beyond traditional arts courses! This teacher-friendly resource for integrating the arts into curriculum provides practical, arts-based strategies for teaching mathematics content. Overview information and model lessons are provided for each strategy and ideas are provided for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The strategies for arts integration addressed in the book allow teachers to make math integration and instruction come alive. Teachers will gain a clear understanding of the arts’ influence in making content-area instruction meaningful and relevant for all students to best meet their needs.