A Very Improbable Story (Charlesbridge Math Adventures)

Using literature to introduce mathematical subjects is an excellent technique in classrooms throughout the school years. Almost all people like to be read to. Fortunately, building a library of introductory books is not a great expense and can be done over a number of years. This book is one that belongs in the teacher's resources. A Very Improbable Story is an excellent introduction to probability. I tutor a 1 & 3 grader. We used the book and then worked with dice games. They soon developed a keen sense of what numbers had a greater chance of occurring than others.

I didn't dig math as a kid, so I'm trying to come up with all sorts of reasons why it's awesome now. At least, I'm trying to convince my kids that it's awesome. This book is a favorite of my 9 year old son, so much so that I had to ask his teachers if they knew what it was, because all he could tell me was that it involved a "cat sitting on a kid's head and not getting off until he answered some math questions". That is my kind of cat. I'm actually deathly allergic to cats, but I like this guy's style if he can get a kid to think about probability and/or want to read a book.So there you go. The probability of your kid liking this book is pretty high, I'd say.

GREAT story of chance and probability for young kids. I used it to help explain probability to our homeschool co-op class of 4 and 5 year olds and they loved the story.

It has a great connection with probability and fractions. It's a really cute story overall, too. My students loved it!

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I am a new teacher and wanted to build my library; in my opinion, it is important to include books with a math theme so that I can conduct interesting mini-lessons. Having this book helps round out my library. I think the students will enjoy it.

An entertaining book whose intentions are laudable. On the whole, it's a fun introduction to some statistical concepts. Throughout the book, the word "odds" is used when "probability" is what is discussed. While many people make this mistake, a book that's intended to educate children on the subject should get it right.

Our six year old asks us for word-problems at bedtime. We get silly and creative. Then its his turn to ask us one. This book provides another way for us to share our knowledge without either party getting bored.

Great book - really recommend it to others

A great story to introduce the concept of probability and odds to any age group. Great way to relate math to real world issues as well.

Very cute story with loads of teaching "possibilities"!