Culturally Responsive Math Book Review
Math Read Aloud: Infants Object permanence
Book: Peek a Boo Morning
Author: Rachel Isadora
Review the book you selected for your read aloud by answering the following questions (Do not rewrite the question, indicate which number is being answered):
Why did you select the text?
Provide a brief synopsis of the book.
What is the age group or grade that this book developmentally appropriate for?
Would you recommend the text? Why or why not? What are some strengths of the text? What are some areas for growth?
Identity: Are students able to see themselves or others represented in ways that celebrate the assets of the culture (race, ethnicity, gender, language, ability, etc.)?
Skills: What math skills or topic can be taught using this book?
Intellect: How can students use the math they are learning from this story in their real lives?
Criticality: What questions might teachers ask to support with discussing and exploring the math content? What questions might student’s have?
Joy: How does this book connect the math content with student’s real-life experiences and interests?
