Overview
The coach of the soccer team is a math teacher. And the name of the team is the Fractions. The numbers on the kids' uniforms are fractions. At half time, the kids eat orange slices that are cut in halves, quarters, and thirds. All of these fractions add up to two things-a winning team and lots of fun!
Illustrated by Chris Demarest.
The Fractions team is coached by a math teacher who helps them learn while they play to become "number one" in soccer.
Synopsis
The coach of the soccer team is a math teacher. And the name of the team is the Fractions. The numbers on the kids' uniforms are fractions. At half time, the kids eat orange slices that are cut in halves, quarters, and thirds. All of these fractions add up to two things-a winning team and lots of fun!
Illustrated by Chris Demarest.
Marilyn Courtot - Children's Literature
Since so many kids today play soccer, then author has combined a math lesson with a soccer story. A group of sixteen kids show up for tryouts and happily they all make it. Coach Curtis has the kids counting off dividing themselves into two groups, and then dividing up the groups again. The team is called the Fractions and their coach is a math teacher. Throughout the practice session and their first big match against the Tigers, there are math questions posed and answered and naturally they all relate to fractions. The kids cheer and chant and even win their first game. It is an easy lesson for those just learning about fractions and a nice refresher for those who already have some knowledge. An "All Aboard Math Reader" Level 3. 2003, Grosset & Dunlap, Ages 7 to 8.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Since so many kids today play soccer, then author has combined a math lesson with a soccer story. A group of sixteen kids show up for tryouts and happily they all make it. Coach Curtis has the kids counting off dividing themselves into two groups, and then dividing up the groups again. The team is called the Fractions and their coach is a math teacher. Throughout the practice session and their first big match against the Tigers, there are math questions posed and answered and naturally they all relate to fractions. The kids cheer and chant and even win their first game. It is an easy lesson for those just learning about fractions and a nice refresher for those who already have some knowledge. An "All Aboard Math Reader" Level 3. 2003, Grosset & Dunlap, Ages 7 to 8.— Marilyn Courtot