Chapter headings are prime numbers, another tool that Chris uses to try to help him make sense of his social world. He is also out to solve the mysteries of his neighbor’s murdered dog and his disappearing mother. Stork), Haddon’s book is relevant for this post because 15-year-old Christopher John Francis Boone works out complex math problems to help himself calm down in situations that are disturbing. There are wonderful books told from the perspective of characters who are on the autism spectrum ( Rain Reign by Ann Martin, Marcello in the Real World by Francisco X. The Curious Incident of the Dog at Night Time by Mark Haddon. The second half of the post is focused on poetry that incorporates math and science. The stories are complex with layered characters and are rich with themes to explore and discuss in STEM areas and also in other content areas (particularly the social sciences). The stories profiled in this post are about people who use math in their work, their social lives and their classes. Books written to teach a mathematical concept are not always connected well to real life. This week’s focus is on books that incorporate math into a story. By Susan Corapi, Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
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