Just Enough in a Land Without Numbers

About the Book

Just Enough in a Land Without Numbers introduces readers to Bringer, who discovers that bringing “just enough” is not as easy as it seems. Its narrative is specially written to emphasize mathematics and it will teach young readers that there is a joy in carefully and successfully thinking a problem through. Bringer learns to use one-to-one correspondence, the use of symbols to simplify the task of problem solving, and more. There is a critical shortage of students going into the math and science fi elds. Of those who want to pursue scientifi c studies a large percentage enter the fi eld far behind their international counter parts. Moreover, studies have shown that parental involvement is an important factor in the academic success of students. This book enables parents to guide their children through some essential mathematical ideas. Many of children’s picture books about numbers are mostly about reciting numbers and recognizing the amount that each number represents. Important as this is, it is essential that children are encouraged to think critically; to learn how to solve problems, to understand the usefulness of numbers, and to understand the structure of numbers. This book and others to come will provide material and suggestions to coach the adult on how to meaningfully engage the child in mathematical discussion. No need to take classes, the coaching comes with the book, with every page.

About the Author

There is a critical shortage of students going into the math and science fields. Of those who want to pursue scientific studies a large percentage enter the field far behind their international counter parts. Moreover, studies have shown that parental involvement is an important factor in the academic success of students. Yet many parents feel mathematically challenged and helpless. Most children’s picture books about numbers are mostly about reciting numbers and recognizing the amount that each number represents. This is important for children; however, more can be done to encourage children to think critically, to learn approaches to solving problems, to understand the usefulness of numbers, and even understand the structure of numbers. This book and others to come will provide material and suggestions to coach the adult on how to meaningfully engage the child in mathematical discussion. No need to take classes, the coaching comes with the book with every page. The author holds a Master of Science in Instructional Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She has taught college level mathematics, as well as remedial math for re-entry students at community college for 22 years. She has had extensive experience with children as a grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an award-winning editor for The Norseman at West Valley College, and a contributing writer for Digital Stream 2000, Emerging Technologies in Teaching Languages and Cultures, LARC Press. She holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate.