Lesson 1: Writing in the Mathematics Classroom
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Lesson 1: Writing in the Mathematics Classroom
In this lesson you will understand how writing can be incorporated in the mathematics classroom and participate in a discussion with your classmates.
Objective:
Teachers will prove their understanding of the importance of writing in the mathematics curriculum by participating in an online discussion forum discussing how writing can benefit their students and/or themselves.
Goal:
Teachers will choose to implement two different types of writing in their curriculum.
Task 1: View the introductory video
Task 2: Read the following articles on about incorporating writing in the mathematics classroom.
Powell, A. B., & Lopez, J. A. (1989). Writing as a vehicle to learn mathematics: A case study. In P. Connolly, & T. Vilardi (Eds.), Writing to Learn Mathematics (pp. 157-177). New York: Teachers College Press.
Writing as a Vehicle to Learn Mathematics: A Case Study
Huang, J., & Normandia, B. (2009). Students' perceptions on communicating mathematically: A case study of a secondary mathematics classroom. The lntemational Journal of Leaming, 16(5), 1-21.
Ntenza, S. P. (2006). Investigating forms of children's writing in grade 7 mathematics classrooms. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 61, 321-345.
Investigating Forms of Children's Writing in Grade 7 Mathematics Classrooms
Task 3: Participate in a discussion with your classmates to address the following:
- What was the first idea that came to mind as you began the readings? That is, what was/were your initial feeling(s) about this theory (be honest)?
- How do you feel the implementation of this theory could promote student understanding in your classroom?
- Discuss at least two (2) ways that you could integrate writing into your curriculum on a regular basis.
Lesson 2: Identifying Student Skills
Lesson 3: Creating Word Problems
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