ABOUT MATH STORIES
Math stories make math make sense!
The story-based approach
is an engaging and joyful math learning methodology.
Children learn by taking part in adventures
through connected and meaningful engagement.
They problem-solve, do hands-on activities, and
play math games-- all of which are extensions of the stories.
When students are listening to a story,
their eyes are glued to the pages of a picture book,
intently listening to the teacher’s voice.
They instinctively empathize with the story's characters.
Stories have the power to capture the attention
as they tap into children’s curiosity.
Young minds wonder about what happens next.
It is as if they too, are part of the story.
MathXplorers intercultural math stories
have been tested
proven to engage,
elevate conceptual understanding
diminish anxiety, and
inspire and excite students to learn math.
Our stories showcase how math concepts
and processes affect everyday life and work.
The setting of these math adventures is
a fictionalized multicultural community
where people from many parts of the world live and work.
Once upon a time
there was a town named Whatever.
In this imaginary town
many people think they cannot understand math.
Is this possible? It truly is!
The plots of the stories are driven by MATH IDEAS.
The conceptual mathematical approach of the stories exposes children
to math ideas so they can apply these as
"mathematical ways" to make sense of situations and problems.
The stories are crafted so that they serve as "math learning journeys."
By reading the story and helping characters solve problems,
children engage in mathematical thinking.
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Open-ended questions invites readers to help the characters solve their problems, which require mathematical solutions.
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Math ideas are embedded in the conversations of the characters. The readers learn
math ideas in context.
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Design challenges equate to math ideas. In this case, not having enough buttons is an opportunity to learn about patterns.
The Math Picture Books
Maya and Ramon have a problem. The shirt they made for a very tall man is missing some buttons!
Discover equations by exploring how to make bigger numbers with smaller numbers by adding to, putting together, and using math symbols to solve real-world problems.
Equations and Algebraic Thinking
Manuel's Shape Studio is famous for making tabletops out of different shapes. One day a family comes to visit. "How can we use triangles to make animal shapes?"
Discover geometry by exploring how triangles make other shapes. Analyze sides and corners, make comparisons, and build shapes with shapes!
Triangles and More Polygons
Antonio and Ruby can't keep track of things while running a store and ice cream truck in the busy Saturday market in the town of Whatever!
Discover different ways to know how many there are, like skip counting, subitizing, and tallying. Sort out and arrive at totals for fruits and ice cream cones and count with poetry and fun dance moves!
Skip Count, Subitize, and Tally
"More families are moving to the town of Whatever," explains Mayor Roy. "We need more houses." Architect Pipa guides the MathXplorers and townspeople in designing model houses.
Discover area by and how square inch tiles are used to create floor plans and room designs.