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PublisherCorwin Press

ISBN-101412939941

ISBN-139781412939942

eBay Product ID (ePID)57121246

Product Key Features

Number of Pages296 Pages

Publication NameWrite for Mathematics

LanguageEnglish

SubjectTeaching Methods & Materials / Mathematics, Technical Writing

Publication Year2006

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorEvelyn B. Rothstein, Andrew S. Rothstein, Gerald Lauber

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Education

FormatPerfect

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight24.1 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2006-007321

Dewey Edition22

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The authors present these ideas in such a way that they become a part of the mathematics instruction., 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 strategies in Write for Mathematics helped my math students to not only write about mathematics but also to think about mathematics., "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 (01/26/2006), The strategies inWrite for Mathematicshelped my math students to not only write about mathematics but also to think about mathematics., "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.", 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., "In todaybs 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 studentsb 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 (01/26/2006), In today'e(tm)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'e(tm) writing skills within a mathematics classroom. The authors present these ideas in such a way that they become a part of the mathematics instruction., In todaye(tm)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 studentse(tm) writing skills within a mathematics classroom. The authors present these ideas in such a way that they become a part of the mathematics instruction., "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 "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 "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 "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, 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 blend of writing examples and emphasis on thought ensures that students receive an excellent link between concept and written word.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal372.7

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the Authors1. Writing and Mathematics: An Introduction2. Taxonomies: The Words and Symbols of Mathematics3. Composing With Keywords: Mathematical Word Play4. Metacognition for Mathematical Thinking5. Defining Format for Mathematical Clarity6. Morphology and Etymology for Expanding Mathematical Vocabulary7. Profiles and Frames for Organizing Mathematical Information8. Reasons, Procedures, and Results to Explain Mathematical Ideas and Concepts9. Who's Who in Mathematics for Biographies and Careers Related to Mathematics10. Where in the World for Relating Geography to Mathematics11. Personifications and Interactions for Knowledge and Humor12. Mathematically Literate: Knowing, Applying, and Communicating MathematicsResource A: Rubrics for Writing for MathematicsResource B: Reproducible Templates for StudentsBibliographyIndex

SynopsisResearch 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, 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., "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 learners 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., "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 higherachievement levels! Write for Mathematics, Second Edition, is an important resource for teachers who want to reach these goals.

LC Classification NumberQA135.6.R67 2007