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ERIC Number: EJ729372
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Jan-15
Pages: 3
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 3
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0020-739X
Encouraging Good Mathematical Writing
O'Shea, J.
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology, v37 n1 p101-103 Jan 2006
This paper is a report on an attempt to teach students in their first and second year of university how to write mathematics. The problems faced by these students are outlined and the system devised to emphasize the importance of communicating mathematics is explained.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, College Students, Homework, Tutoring, Error Correction, Symbols (Mathematics), Teaching Methods, Calculus, Content Area Writing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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