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Write for Mathematics

Autor Andrew S. Rothstein, Evelyn B. Rothstein, Gerald Lauber
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 25 sep 2006
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 mathematical concepts and theories. 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
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781412939942
ISBN-10: 1412939941
Pagini: 296
Dimensiuni: 216 x 279 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.69 kg
Ediția:Second Edition
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States

Recenzii

"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."
"The strategies inWrite for Mathematicshelped my math students to not only write about mathematics but also to think about mathematics."
"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."
"The blend of writing examples and emphasis on thought ensures that students receive an excellent link between concept and written word."

Cuprins

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

Descriere

Addressing NCTM standards, this second edition offers a wide range of practical writing strategies to help students deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts and theories.