ERIC Number: EJ749679
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Nov
Pages: 8
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Aiming for Understanding: Lessons Learned about Writing in Mathematics
O'Connell, Susan R.; Baemon, Celia; Beyea, Jennifer M.; Denvir, Susan S.; Dowdall, Leila A.; Friedland, Nikki G.; Ward, Joelle D.
Teaching Children Mathematics, v12 n4 p192 Nov 2005
A Professional Development Schools partnership between the University of Maryland and other elementary schools in the district worked together to explore, discuss and reflect on the challenges of helping students to write about mathematics. Finding ways to help students effectively communicate their mathematical thinking is a challenge for teachers across the country.
Descriptors: Professional Development Schools, College School Cooperation, Higher Education, Elementary Education, Teaching Methods, Content Area Writing, Interdisciplinary Approach
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Tel: 800-235-7566; Tel: 703-620-3702; Fax: 703-476-2970; e-mail: orders@nctm.org; Web site: http://www.nctm.org/publications/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Maryland
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