Article Title
Integrating Writing in the Middle-Level Mathematics Classroom: An Action Research Study
Document Type
Article
Type of Article
Practice-based article
Abstract
Discourse in mathematics refers to the written and oral communication that occurs in the mathematics classroom. Yet, in many classrooms in the United States, writing is often taught remotely in the classroom of a language arts teacher. In this action research project, our focus was on improving students’ written expressions and explanations in the middle-level mathematics classroom. The purpose of this action research was to examine and evaluate the effect writing has on students’ mathematical thinking processes and skills. Over the course of eight weeks, students were presented with various writing assignments in mathematics. Students were given approximately 20 minutes to brainstorm, reflect, and complete their journal prompts each day. Math journaling during the mathematical workshop appeared to have a positive effect on student motivation as well as to increase conceptual understanding. Based on the results of this study implications are provided for future research and classroom practice.
ScholarWorks Citation
Beavers, Alyssa; Fox, Brandon L.; Young, Jamaal; Bellows, Elizabeth M.; and Kahn, Leah
(2015)
"Integrating Writing in the Middle-Level Mathematics Classroom: An Action Research Study,"
MLET: The Journal of Middle Level Education in Texas: Vol. 2
:
Iss.
1
, Article 4.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/mlet/vol2/iss1/4
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons
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