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Writing Math

As in other subjects, writing forces us to order our thoughts, make them clear to others. In mathematics, writing, as difficult as it is, helps students organize their understandings of concepts and set out for themselves their reasoning about a problem and its solution.  As stated in the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, “students […]

Posted in Topics: Communication, Instruction, Math, Process Skills (Mathematics), Quick Takes, Reasoning

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