What Writing Reveals in Mathematics.

Drake, Bob M.; Amspaugh, Linda B.

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ERIC Number: EJ495463

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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What Writing Reveals in Mathematics.

Drake, Bob M.; Amspaugh, Linda B.

Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, v16 n3 p43-50 Sum 1994

Discusses diagnostic information which can be gained from students' writing and presents examples of each, including error patterns, insights into where instruction should begin, failure of students to make connections, difficulties with independent work, clarifying student understanding, and student beliefs and attitudes. (42 references) (MKR)

Descriptors: Beliefs, Content Area Writing, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Misconceptions, Student Attitudes, Student Evaluation, Student Journals, Writing Across the Curriculum

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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