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Evaluating Children's Literature for Math Instruction

Becky Miller

Rubric Code: S39CXC

By USTmath

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Subject: English

Type: Reading

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Literature and Math Instruction
	3 Proficient 3 pts	2 Basic 2 pts	1 Minimal 1 pts
Math Concepts/Standards	3 Literature addresses one or more mathematics standards/conecpts. They are accurate and reflect a functional use in believable contexts.	2 Literature addresses one mathematics standard. The concepts are accurate but not functional or believable.	1 The literature does not address mathematical concepts/standards or they are inaccurate.
Connections	3 Text includes real-world connections that are applicable. Children can relate to these concepts in the context presented.	2 Text includes real-world connections, however, some may be fictional.	1 Text does not include real-world connections.
Audience	3 Literature is appropriate for the targeted age. It engages the reader.	2 Literature is appropriate for the targeted age.	1 Literature is not appropriate for the targeted age. Audience is not engaged.
Visual & Verbal Appeal	3 The illustrations and text engage the reader. The design and format is visually pleasing. The visual material complements and extends the text.	2 The illustratons and text are visually pleasing to the reader.	1 The illustrations and text do not engage the reader, nor is it visually pleasing.
Plot/Story Line	3 Plot is well developed and includes an exposition, problem, climax and resolution.	2 The plot is missing one of the components (exposition, problem, climax, resolution) and is not well developed.	1 The plot is missing many components (exposition,problem, climax, resolution).
Copyright/Timliness	3 The literature was recently published, updated or revised.	2 The literature was published, updated or revised over ten years ago.	1 The literature was not recently published or revised.
Inclusiveness	3 The text and illustrations promote racial, cultural and gender equity. The cultural represetations are authentic.	2 The text and illustrations promote two or fewer of the following: racial, cultural and gender equity.	1 The text and illustrations do not promote racial, cultural and gender equity.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Reading

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