@book {MATHEDUC.06146900,
    author       = {Mower, Pat},
    title        = {Pre-algebra out loud. Learning mathematics through reading and writing activities.},
    year         = {2013},
    isbn         = {978-0-470-53949-1},
    pages        = {xv, 186~p.},
    publisher    = {San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass},
    abstract     = {``Pre-algebra out loud'' is the third book in the math ``out loud" series by the author [Algebra out loud. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass Teacher (2003; ME 2014b.00547); Geometry out loud. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass Teacher (2008; ME 2014b.00469)]. As the subtitle ``Learning mathematics through reading and writing activities'' suggests the book contains a variety of reading and writing activities and strategies to support students in learning how to summarize, analyze, present, utilize and retain mathematical content. This book is meant for use as a supplement resource in (American) grades 6--8 and contains descriptions of classroom tested activities as well as reproducible worksheets. The book is organized into eight chapters that are considered by the author as the main pre-algebra topics in secondary school: The basic tools of algebra; Exploring infinite sets; Topics in integers; Number theory; Fractions, decimals, and percents; Equations and inequalities; Visualizing algebra by graphing; and Geometry. Each chapter contains two mini-lessons, followed by two to four activities each. The activities are structured similarly by the headings: What? Description; Why? Objectives; and How? Examples. ``The activities are meant to teach students how to read, think, and write mathematics efficiently, effectively, and accurately.'' (p. xiii) A worksheet often completes the activity. Pre-algebra out loud might be a good resource for teachers who want to enrich their lessons with mathematics teaching methods that go beyond students watching and repeating but instead help students to a deeper understanding of the topic.},
    reviewer     = {Miriam L\"uken (Bielefeld)},
    msc2010      = {H13xx (D43xx)},
    identifier   = {2014b.00548},
}