Comic books and graphic novels have found their places in many language arts and social studies classes. Now, more math teachers are starting to look for ways to incorporate these engaging, visually appealing texts into their instruction. And while the market is just emerging, smaller publishers and independent cartoonists are quietly building a small cache of comic books, in print and online, with math themes.
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MEANWHILE,
what Betty doesn't know...
...is that her math teacher colleagues are bringing these comics to class.
Let's CRACK open some books...
Betty's colleagues know that the narrative sequence of comics helps students with comprehension and retention...
...and lets young readers move at their own pace.
The characters can also help humanize math concepts.
Credits:
Design & Art Direction: Laura Baker
Visualization: Hyon-Young Kim
Lead illustration by Laura Baker & Getty
A version of this article appeared in the September 25, 2019 edition of Education Week