Shaskan, Trisha Speed. If You Were a Fraction. Picture Window Books: 2009. ISBN: 9781404847903.
Trisha Speed Shaskan’s If You Were a Fraction teaches fractions using real-life examples and imagery that appeal to all age levels. This informational picture book contains a glossary, index, suggested readings, and website for future expansion on the concept of fractions. The book entices readers by pulling them into the situations and places where the fractions are found. Flowing from the masterfully sketched illustrations and the rhythm of the story the reader in whisked into setting and experience first hand how fractions emerge from everyday activities. Simplistic illustrations allow the fractions to pop off the page and draw the reader’s attention to the concept at hand. Fractions are presented in simple form with the end introducing the next step of reducing fractions. Whether reviewing fractions or creating an engaging way to reach students on a difficult concept this book demonstrates with visual and written expression to reach all levels of students. From the simplistic imagines to the varied writing the book has great use and teach ability.
Ashley Schumm, Bowling Green State University, EDTL 6950
Trisha Speed Shaskan’s If You Were a Fraction teaches fractions using real-life examples and imagery that appeal to all age levels. This informational picture book contains a glossary, index, suggested readings, and website for future expansion on the concept of fractions. The book entices readers by pulling them into the situations and places where the fractions are found. Flowing from the masterfully sketched illustrations and the rhythm of the story the reader in whisked into setting and experience first hand how fractions emerge from everyday activities. Simplistic illustrations allow the fractions to pop off the page and draw the reader’s attention to the concept at hand. Fractions are presented in simple form with the end introducing the next step of reducing fractions. Whether reviewing fractions or creating an engaging way to reach students on a difficult concept this book demonstrates with visual and written expression to reach all levels of students. From the simplistic imagines to the varied writing the book has great use and teach ability.
Ashley Schumm, Bowling Green State University, EDTL 6950
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