Engage Learners in Literacy and Math: Build a RAMP (Reading And Math Project)

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Engage Learners in Literacy and Math Build a
RAMP (Reading And Math Project)

• Judith A. Hakes Marilyn J. Eisenwine
• Angelo State University
• San Angelo, Texas

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Connecting math to literature can help bridge the
gap for students who are not strong in math, but
love to read. (Marilyn Burns, 2005)
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Students who are good in math learn
to appreciate literature in a new way.
(Marilyn Burns, 2005)
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Mathography

• Based on biography/autobiography
• Generate personal information/statistics
• Organize data using a variety of creative
  products
• Publish using technology

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Stick Horse Math

• Based on Non-fiction/Historical Fiction
• Guest speakers/demonstrations
• Internet research and writing activities
• Measurement using stick horse ruler
• Culminate in Brigade Day
• Writing thank-you notes

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Mighty Mini Math

• Based on fictional giants and small characters
• Explore measurement problems
• Make comparisons/Teach scale
• Culminate with Mighty Mini Math Meal

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Mighty Mini Math

• Gullivers Travels in 4th grade
• Measurement studies
• Lilliputian Land
• Lilliputian Learning Logs
• Mighty Mini Math Meal

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Childrens LiteratureRAMPs

• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade

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Word Problem Assessment4th grade

• Student samples February 2008
• RAMP lessons implemented
• Student samples April 2008

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Build a RAMP at Your School!

• For a copy of this IRA presentation and other
  resources, see
• Dr. Eisenwines website at
• http//www.angelo.edu/faculty/
• meisenwine/Website/index.html