Author/Illustrator: Greg TangPublisher/Place of Publication/Date: Scholastic Press, New York; 2003
Price: $14.40
ISBN-13: 978-0-439-44388-3
ISBN-10: 0-439-44388-1
Dewey: 510
Reading Level: Follett - 4.0; ATOS - 3.5
Brief Description of Content: Concepts of sets and counting are explained in the context of 12 famous paintings by well-known artists.
Personal Review/Selection rationale: Positive reviews and an interesting premise make this a good choice. Introducing math concepts in a non-traditional way way reach a different group of students. The book also provides a cultural element which doesn't typically fit anywhere in a standards-based curriculum. I would share this book with the art and gifted teachers or use it in the context of a lesson on art-related, non-fiction books.
Review Sources:
Wilson's Children 10/01/06 | Horn Book 04/01/04 |
| Kirkus Review 06/01/03 | Library Media Connection 03/01/04 |
M2P1 - Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology.)
M2P2 - Students will reason and evaluate mathematical arguments.
M2P3 - Students will communicate mathematically.
M2P4 - Students will make connections among mathematical ideas and to other disciplines.
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