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I used this book as a teaching tool to end-of-year 4th-Grade students as an introduction to Circumference, Diameter, and Radius, something they will study more in depth in 5th Grade. "Oh yeah, their son, Radius, was about half as tall as his mom Di of Ameter, so the radius goes from one point on the circle to the center point." The only reason I don't give it a full 5 stars is that I thought it was a little lengthy to use as an aide to a lesson. The book got its best review the next day as we were continuing our Math lessons.
They loved it. I heard: "The measurement across a circle is. I put the book on a document camera so students could see the larger-than-life illustrations while I read aloud the story.
As students were recounting terminology, I found they were using elements of the book to do so. I think any age students like to be read to and they are never too old for a picture book. More important: Anything that can help students remember concepts earns accolades from me.
Lady Di of Ameter, Diameter." And, What is radius. It took more time than I wanted, but it probably was well worth the time.
This is a great book. The math terms that tie the book together are very creative in the way they are presented. It has lots of mathematical elements while also being fun for middle school students. I, as a math teacher, enjoyed reading this book to my students. If you are reading this book to a class of middle school students, it will take from ten to fifteen minutes to read completely if the class is attentive. The math described in the book can help students to remember those terms later.
Excellent book for what I wanted. A kindergarten and a second grade class both enjoyed the story and they were exposed to math. My five year old also enjoys it.
I love all the Sir Cumference books.I found one in a used bookstore and bought the rest on Amazon.My 9 year old son can't get enough of math, and these help him (and his mom) remember the terms easily--terms no doubt he will have on a test some day at school.Another recommendation for your math loving child--What's Your Angle, Pythagoras.And yet another--Fun With Roman Numerals.
Very clever - the story, the characters' names - all of it. Perfect for a grade school student. I bought it for my seven year old and it got a big thumbs up from both him and his dad.
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