Primary Source Learning: Math Activities That Add Up


Integrating primary sources into the social studies curriculum doesn’t take a quantum leap of imagination, but can you imagine how they could be paired with math? Numerous teachers who have gone through Teaching with Primary Sources programs delivered by TPS consortium members, have done just that. Intrigued? Check out their formulas for mathematical learning by reviewing the resources listed below. Thanks to Dr. Lucianne Brown, former Director of Governors State University TPS program, who helped source some of these primary source math teaching resources.

Math & Civics integrated lessons

Lessons & Activities

Teaching with the Library of Congress blog

Mathematical Games of Martin Gardner

Articles

Primary sources