Write for Mathematics

Second Edition
Andrew S. Rothstein - Curriculum Manager, National Academy Foundation
Evelyn B. Rothstein - Educational Consultant, Texas
Gerald Lauber - National Urban Alliance for Effective Education
Write for Mathematics
August 2006 | 296 pages | Corwin
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"The strategies in Write for Mathematics helped my math students to not only write about mathematics but also to think about mathematics."
-Lynda Ann DeLuca, Teacher and Math Coach
Ann G. McGuinness Intermediate School, Endicott, NY

"The integration of writing and mathematics is powerful instruction. This book provides ready-to-use strategies that will result in effective math instruction, and, more importantly, students will enjoy math class again. This is an outstanding resource."
-Natalie R. Scavone, New Visions Teacher Education Preparation Instructor
Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services, NY

Foster mathematical thinking and understanding by incorporating writing into your math instruction

Research shows that engaging students in writing about mathematics can improve a learner's overall math understanding. Addressing NCTM standards, Write for Mathematics, Second Edition, offers a wide range of practical writing strategies that can be used with students to deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts.

The process of incorporating writing into mathematics instruction need not seem daunting. This step-by-step handbook provides:

  • Ten specific writing strategies that foster mathematical thinking and understanding
  • Clear directions for using each strategy with students
  • Application of the strategies to target NCTM standards
  • A wide variety of examples at all levels
  • Strategies that can be used with any mathematics curriculum
  • A generous collection of reproducibles

Students who write about mathematics develop deeper understandings, show increased interest in math, and reach higher achievement levels! Write for Mathematics, Second Edition, is an important resource for teachers who want to reach these goals.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. Writing and Mathematics: An Introduction

1. Writing and Mathematics: An Introduction

2. Taxonomies: The Words and Symbols of Mathematics

2. Taxonomies: The Words and Symbols of Mathematics

3. Composing With Keywords: Mathematical Word Play

3. Composing With Keywords: Mathematical Word Play

4. Metacognition for Mathematical Thinking

4. Metacognition for Mathematical Thinking

5. Defining Format for Mathematical Clarity

5. Defining Format for Mathematical Clarity

6. Morphology and Etymology for Expanding Mathematical Vocabulary

6. Morphology and Etymology for Expanding Mathematical Vocabulary

7. Profiles and Frames for Organizing Mathematical Information

7. Profiles and Frames for Organizing Mathematical Information

8. Reasons, Procedures, and Results to Explain Mathematical Ideas and Concepts

8. Reasons, Procedures, and Results to Explain Mathematical Ideas and Concepts

9. Who’s Who in Mathematics for Biographies and Careers Related to Mathematics

9. Who’s Who in Mathematics for Biographies and Careers Related to Mathematics

10. Where in the World for Relating Geography to Mathematics

10. Where in the World for Relating Geography to Mathematics

11. Personifications and Interactions for Knowledge and Humor

11. Personifications and Interactions for Knowledge and Humor

12. Mathematically Literate: Knowing, Applying, and Communicating Mathematics

12. Mathematically Literate: Knowing, Applying, and Communicating Mathematics

Resource A: Rubrics for Writing for Mathematics

Resource A: Rubrics for Writing for Mathematics

Resource B: Reproducible Templates for Students

Resource B: Reproducible Templates for Students

Bibliography

Bibliography

Index

Index

Additional materials

Description

"The strategies in Write for Mathematics helped my math students to not only write about mathematics but also to think about mathematics."
-Lynda Ann DeLuca, Teacher and Math Coach
Ann G. McGuinness Intermediate School, Endicott, NY

"The integration of writing and mathematics is powerful instruction. This book provides ready-to-use strategies that will result in effective math instruction, and, more importantly, students will enjoy math class again. This is an outstanding resource."
-Natalie R. Scavone, New Visions Teacher Education Preparation Instructor
Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services, NY

Foster mathematical thinking and understanding by incorporating writing into your math instruction

Research shows that engaging students in writing about mathematics can improve a learner's overall math understanding. Addressing NCTM standards, Write for Mathematics, Second Edition, offers a wide range of practical writing strategies that can be used with students to deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts.

The process of incorporating writing into mathematics instruction need not seem daunting. This step-by-step handbook provides:

  • Ten specific writing strategies that foster mathematical thinking and understanding
  • Clear directions for using each strategy with students
  • Application of the strategies to target NCTM standards
  • A wide variety of examples at all levels
  • Strategies that can be used with any mathematics curriculum
  • A generous collection of reproducibles

Students who write about mathematics develop deeper understandings, show increased interest in math, and reach higher achievement levels! Write for Mathematics, Second Edition, is an important resource for teachers who want to reach these goals.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. Writing and Mathematics: An Introduction

1. Writing and Mathematics: An Introduction

2. Taxonomies: The Words and Symbols of Mathematics

2. Taxonomies: The Words and Symbols of Mathematics

3. Composing With Keywords: Mathematical Word Play

3. Composing With Keywords: Mathematical Word Play

4. Metacognition for Mathematical Thinking

4. Metacognition for Mathematical Thinking

5. Defining Format for Mathematical Clarity

5. Defining Format for Mathematical Clarity

6. Morphology and Etymology for Expanding Mathematical Vocabulary

6. Morphology and Etymology for Expanding Mathematical Vocabulary

7. Profiles and Frames for Organizing Mathematical Information

7. Profiles and Frames for Organizing Mathematical Information

8. Reasons, Procedures, and Results to Explain Mathematical Ideas and Concepts

8. Reasons, Procedures, and Results to Explain Mathematical Ideas and Concepts

9. Who’s Who in Mathematics for Biographies and Careers Related to Mathematics

9. Who’s Who in Mathematics for Biographies and Careers Related to Mathematics

10. Where in the World for Relating Geography to Mathematics

10. Where in the World for Relating Geography to Mathematics

11. Personifications and Interactions for Knowledge and Humor

11. Personifications and Interactions for Knowledge and Humor

12. Mathematically Literate: Knowing, Applying, and Communicating Mathematics

12. Mathematically Literate: Knowing, Applying, and Communicating Mathematics

Resource A: Rubrics for Writing for Mathematics

Resource A: Rubrics for Writing for Mathematics

Resource B: Reproducible Templates for Students

Resource B: Reproducible Templates for Students

Bibliography

Bibliography

Index

Index

Additional materials

August 2006 | 296 pages | Corwin

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"The strategies in Write for Mathematics helped my math students to not only write about mathematics but also to think about mathematics."
-Lynda Ann DeLuca, Teacher and Math Coach
Ann G. McGuinness Intermediate School, Endicott, NY

"The integration of writing and mathematics is powerful instruction. This book provides ready-to-use strategies that will result in effective math instruction, and, more importantly, students will enjoy math class again. This is an outstanding resource."
-Natalie R. Scavone, New Visions Teacher Education Preparation Instructor
Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services, NY

Foster mathematical thinking and understanding by incorporating writing into your math instruction

Research shows that engaging students in writing about mathematics can improve a learner's overall math understanding. Addressing NCTM standards, Write for Mathematics, Second Edition, offers a wide range of practical writing strategies that can be used with students to deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts.

The process of incorporating writing into mathematics instruction need not seem daunting. This step-by-step handbook provides:

  • Ten specific writing strategies that foster mathematical thinking and understanding
  • Clear directions for using each strategy with students
  • Application of the strategies to target NCTM standards
  • A wide variety of examples at all levels
  • Strategies that can be used with any mathematics curriculum
  • A generous collection of reproducibles

Students who write about mathematics develop deeper understandings, show increased interest in math, and reach higher achievement levels! Write for Mathematics, Second Edition, is an important resource for teachers who want to reach these goals.


Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • 1. Writing and Mathematics: An Introduction
  • 2. Taxonomies: The Words and Symbols of Mathematics
  • 3. Composing With Keywords: Mathematical Word Play
  • 4. Metacognition for Mathematical Thinking
  • 5. Defining Format for Mathematical Clarity
  • 6. Morphology and Etymology for Expanding Mathematical Vocabulary
  • 7. Profiles and Frames for Organizing Mathematical Information
  • 8. Reasons, Procedures, and Results to Explain Mathematical Ideas and Concepts
  • 9. Who’s Who in Mathematics for Biographies and Careers Related to Mathematics
  • 10. Where in the World for Relating Geography to Mathematics
  • 11. Personifications and Interactions for Knowledge and Humor
  • 12. Mathematically Literate: Knowing, Applying, and Communicating Mathematics
  • Resource A: Rubrics for Writing for Mathematics
  • Resource B: Reproducible Templates for Students
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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"The blend of writing examples and emphasis on thought ensures that students receive an excellent link between concept and written word."
California Bookwatch, November 2006
"The integration of writing and mathematics is powerful instruction. This book provides ready-to-use strategies that will result in effective math instruction, and more important, students will enjoy math class again. This is an outstanding resource."
Natalie R. Scavone, New Visions Teacher Education Preparation Instructor, Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services, NY
"In today’s educational environment, there is a tremendous push to incorporate writing in all content areas, including mathematics. This book does an excellent job of presenting unique ideas and techniques to help teachers develop students’ writing skills within a mathematics classroom. The authors present these ideas in such a way that they become a part of the mathematics instruction."
Sarah Lamb, Math Teacher, Owensboro Middle School, KY
"The strategies in Write for Mathematics helped my math students to not only write about mathematics but also to think about mathematics."
Lynda Ann DeLuca, Teacher and Math Coach, Ann G. McGuinness Intermediate School, Endicott, NY

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