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Math Poems

This document summarizes two math poems written by students about graphs and numeration. The poems use metaphors and similes to creatively describe math concepts. At the end, readers are prompted to analyze the metaphors, generate their own, and write additional math poems.

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Math Poems

page 8 MathMania, September 1999


The following poems were written by two students
from Karen Beattys class, at Cadarackque P.S., in
Ajax, ON.
These poems use metaphors and similes to make neat
math connections. Metaphors are phrases like Sub-
traction is a casino. Similes are like metaphors but
use the words like or as, as in Graphs are like a
radio. Metaphors and similes link two things that are
not usually connected but do share some common
elements.
As you read the poems, think about how the meta-
phors and similes make sense. Also, try to think of
other metaphors or similes that could be used.
Graphs
Graphs are flowers, always growing
Different shapes, various types
Graphs are a bird soaring,
ascending and descending
Graphs are a friendship,
having up and down points
Graphs are human life,
starting low, ending high
Graphs are like a radio,
both can bring bad news
Graphs are like a telephone,
both communicate
Graphs are like a stop watch,
can record time
Graphs are like a camera,
both show actions
Graphs are like a library,
both help you learn
Graphs are as well done as a famous painting
Graphs are as interesting as a mystery
Graphs are as accurate as a road map
Graphs are as simple as addition
Graphs are as educational as researching
Graphs are extraordinary!
Jenn Weeks
1. Explain each of the following metaphors or similes
in your own words.
a) Graphs are flowers.
b) Graphs are like a library.
2. Choose two other metaphors or similes that Jenn
uses in her poem to describe graphs. Explain each
metaphor or simile in your own words.
a)
b)
3. Create your own metaphors or similes about
graphs by completing each statement. Explain each.
a) Graphs are ............................
b) Graphs are ............................
c) Graphs are ............................
4. Use the metaphors or similes from question 3 to
write another stanza for Jenns poem about graphs.
MathMania, September 1999 page 9
Numeration
Numeration is a murderer,
7 ate 9,
When he got into court,
He said, I had to dine!
Subtraction is like ice cream,
They both disappear,
I know someone who likes them,
And he is a peer.
Subtraction is like geometry,
They both use line segments,
Line segments are used a lot,
Theyre on the monuments.
Subtraction is a casino,
You never come out with more,
When you do get some cash,
Youll use it at the store.
Addition is a birthday party,
You always get more,
You get a bit of money,
And presents galore.
Division is like friends,
You have to share with both,
Both are essential
For your childhood growth.
Multiplication is a herd of animals,
Its always getting bigger,
But when one set hits another,
I think theyll merge together.
Operations are really cool,
Its one of the things I like,
Math and fishing are also great,
We measured my caught pike.
Vincent Kong
5. Explain each of the following metaphors or similes
in your own words.
a) Addition is a birthday party.
b) Division is like friends.
6. Create your own metaphors or similes about
numeration by completing each statement. Explain
each metaphor or simile.
a) Addition is ...........................................................
b) Subtraction is ......................................................
c) Multiplication is ...................................................
d) Division is ...........................................................
7. Get ready to write a poem about fractions. Start by
creating metaphors or similes like Jenn and Vincent
did in their poems. Fill in the blanks below.
a) A numerator is .....................................................
because ....................................................................
.................................................................................
b) A reduced fraction is ............................................
because ....................................................................
.................................................................................
c) Common denominators are ..................................
because ....................................................................
.................................................................................
8. Write a poem about fractions.
9. Write a poem about your favourite math topic.

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