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Writing in Math Class
Writing in my mathematics class…….
Complete the following prompt.
Objectives for Today
• Explore types of and rationale for writing in math classes
• Share tips and samples • Examine relationship between
vocabulary, reading, and writing • Share writing strategies • Discuss challenges
Standard III: Teachers Recognizes the Interconnectedness of content area/disciplines. Teachers make instruction relevant to students.
Standard IV: Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned.
Why write in Math Class?
• Mental journey is the same • Takes student beyond rote and “parroting back” • NCTM Standards on Communication • Provides alternative way of learning • Exposes awareness of student knowledge level
and understanding • Expands view of mathematics
Advantages for Students
• Helps student raise questions about new ideas
• Allows chance for reflection on what is known
• Allow students to construct mathematics for themselves
• Helps student keep thoughts organized
• Helps address issue of “math anxiety”
Writing Task Development
• Concepts being assessed should be clearly identified for teacher and students
• Make sure prior knowledge between students is common
• Do not assume that students have had the same experience
Features of a Good Writing Task
• Specific
• Interesting and relevant
• Related to experience
• Clear
• Uses age-appropriate vocabulary
Writing Types and Samples
• Journals • Freewriting • Learning Logs • Note to Teacher • Mathographies • Formal Writing • Expository
Helpful-tips(n.d.).Source jeanoram.com
1. Purpose
2. Start Slow
3. Affective, Open-Ended
4. Word Limits
5. Math Concepts
Writing Prompts
1. I’m having problems with…
2. Number 3 was the most difficult problem
because…..
3. When solving word problems I feel…
Sample Mathematics Concept Prompts
1. Explain how to subtract integers. 2. Explain how can proportional reasoning
be used to find missing values in a problem.
Expository Writing and Word Problems
• Revelation of Conceptions and misconceptions
• Exploration of many multiple methods and solutions
• Authors of own ideas • Experience creative side of mathematics
Expository Writing and Word Problems
• Writing activities promote mathematical inquiry
• Encourages focus on thinking
• Students use own language
• Words are tools for thinking
A seesaw is balanced when a:y = b: x. If a 70-lb little boy sits 29 in. from the fulcrum. How far from the fulcrum must a 50-lb little girl sit to maintain the balance?
Provide a written explanation as to the method used to solve the problem.
Writing Challenges
Vocabulary (n.d.) source teachers.greenville.k12.sc.us.gif
Vocabulary Building Strategies
Dictionary (n.d.) sourceclipare.gif
Collaborate (n.d.) source ijsolutions.jpg
Repeat (n.d.)source repeat.org
Wordwall (n.d.) source sabtarisa,j12,fk,jpg
Boy reading book (n.d.)source salon.com
Reading Strategies
Reading partners (n.d.) source calrotaract.org Games (n.d.) source google.com
Pen and inkwell (n.d) sourcecorrieblogtv.jpb Number types (n.d.) source k8accesscenter.org
School girl surrounded by math symbols (n.d.) source images.clipartof.com
Student Writing Samples
References Boy reading [online image] (n.d.).Retrieved October 27, 2009, from salon.com
http://static.open.salon.com/files/boy_reading_book1249406311.gif
Burns, M. (1995). Writing in math class. Sausalito,CA: Math Solutions Publications.
Collaborate [online image].(n.d.).Retrieved October 27, 2009, from ijsolutions.jpeg
http://www.ijsolutions.ca/naissance/images/collaborate.jpg
Countryman, J. (1992).Portsmouth, NH:Heinemann.
Dictionary [online image] (n.d.).Retrieved October 27,2009, from clipart.gif
http://clear.msu.edu/dennie/clipart/dictionary.gif
Games [online image] (n.d.).Retrieved October 27, 2009, from google.com
http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&ndsp=20&hl=en&sa=3&q=games&btnG=Search+images
Helpful-tips [online image].(n.d.).Retrieved October 26, 2009, from jeanoram.com
http://jeanoram.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/helpful-tips-297x300.jpg
http://images.clipartof.com/small/33060-Clipart-Illustration-Of-A-Smart-School-Girl-Surrounded-By-Math-Symbol
Repeat [online image] (n.d.). Retreived October 27, 2009, from images clipartof.com
http://www.repeatrepeat.org/repeat_stripes.jpg
References cont…
Pen and inkwell [online image].(n.d.). Retrieved October 27, 2009, from corrieblog.tv.jpg
http://www.corrieblog.tv/quill_pen_and_ink_well.JPG
Number type [online image. (n.d.). Retrieved October 27, 2009, from k8accesscenter.org
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/images/numbertypes.gif
Reading partners [online image].(n.d.) Retrieved October 27, 2009, from calrotaract.org
http://calrotaract.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/reading_partners.jpg
School girl surrounded by math symbols [online image].(n.d).Retrieved October 27, 2009, from images.clipartof.com
Vocabulary [online image](.n.d.).Retrieved October 27, 2009, from vocabulary.gif
http://teachers.greenville.k12.sc.us/sites/akhaynes/Icons/la_vocabulary.gif
Wordwall [online images] (n.d.).Retrieved October 27, 2009, from santarosa.k12.fl.us.jpg
http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/reading/images/hallway_wall.jpg
NAEP Questions Tool
• Released questions from NAEP for grades 4, 8 and 12
• Highlights student responses and student performance data
Access it today for FREE at: http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/accountability/policies/naep/5
North Carolina NAEP Coordinator: Iris L. Garner, Ph.D. [email protected]
Year Who Can Apply Nomination Deadline
Application Deadline
2009 Elementary Teachers Grades K - 6
April 1, 2010 May 1, 2010
2010 Secondary Teachers Grades 7 - 12
April 1, 2011 May 1, 2011
www.paemst.org
Presidential Awards for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching
General Purpose of MSP
To improve academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by strengthening the quality of mathematics and science instruction
To encourage partnerships between institutions of higher education and high-needs schools
Partnerships must include
• An institution of higher education science, technology, engineering, or mathematics department (STEM) at 2 or 4 year institutions.
AND • A high-need local educational agency- district,
school
• RFP-Sept 2009 http://math.ncwiseowl.org/resources/
• Proposals Due: January 22, 2010
• Everly Broadway, State Program Coordinator [email protected]
