Primary Junior Mathematics Teacher Resources

by Jennie Marston, in Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 19.1 (2014), pp. 14-23.
This article provides a framework for selecting appropriate picture books to present mathematics content.

by Gregory Bryan and Ralph Mason. in delta-K, 50.3 (June 2013), pp. 24-29.
"In literature-triggered mathematics, a teacher uses sets of children's trade books with mathematical elements to lead students into contextually rich, active and interactive mathematics activities" (p. 24).

by Joyce Shatzer, in The Reading Teacher, 6.8 (May, 2008), pp. 649-653.
Includes a list of stories that connect to math topics and argues that "Children’s literature can be the vehicle for providing a meaningful context for learning in mathematics" (p.650).

by Kate Jenkins, in Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 15.2 (June 2010), pp. 28-32.
Books discussed in tihs article include The Secret Birthday Message and 10 Little Rubber Ducks, both by Eric Carle, and The Rabbits by Shaun Tan and John Marsden.