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Write for Mathematics

Second Edition

August 2006 | 296 pages | Corwin

"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.


 
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

"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

"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

"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

It isn't research-based enough for dissertation students. It's more pedagogical.

Dr Byung-In Seo
Ed Leadership Curric Fdnt Dept, Chicago State University
April 3, 2016

ETSP 556 01 Assessing & Teaching Mathematics to Students w/ Special Needs

Ms Charity Mack
Education Dept, Regent University - Virginia Beach
November 2, 2009
Key features

Features:

Offers ten specific writing strategies that foster mathematical thinking and understanding

Provides step-by-step directions for using each strategy with students

Shows how to apply the strategies to target NCTM standards

Includes a wide variety of examples at elementary and secondary levels

Features strategies that can be used with any mathematics curriculum

 

Benefits:

Strategies help students clarify, explain, and apply their mathematical knowledge

Strategies build student proficiency in solving word problems

Strategies will help teachers gain insight into students' mathematical thinking

Strategies provide alternative methods of assessment

Sample Materials & Chapters

Preface

Chapter 1


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