Effective Content Reading Strategies to Develop Mathematical and Scientific Literacy

This work presents important background information on the reading and process and classroom tested strategies that include implementation, information, and ideas for modifying the strategy to diverse needs.

David K. Pugalee is a professor of education and Director of the Center for STEM Education at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He received his PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has also taught middle grade mathematics and science. In addition to the two books he published with Christopher-Gordon, he has also published several books with NCTM.

Introduction Chapter 1: Understanding the Development of Reading Skills and the Process of Reading Chapter 2: The Nature of Mathematics and Science Texts Chapter 3: Teaching Reading in Math and Science Chapter 4: Strategies for Comprehension References