Post on 28-Dec-2015
Incorporating Writing in Math Class
Presented by Heather SparksOSUWP Teacher ConsultantSeptember 19, 2009
Think of a memory from math class…
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
“Instructional programs from Pre-K through grade 12 should enable all students to—
communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others;
organize and consolidate their mathematical thinking through communication;
analyze and evaluate the mathematical thinking and strategies of others;
use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely. “
Process Standard 2: Communication
1. Use mathematical language and symbols to read and write mathematics and to converse with others.
2. Demonstrate mathematical ideas orally
and in writing.
3. Analyze mathematical definitions and discover generalizations through investigations
Garden Planning
What’s My Rule?
Michelle is creating plans for her spring garden. She has 36 feet of fencing to put around her garden space. What is the area of the largest size garden Michelle can design that can be enclosed by the fencing?
Organize your data so that others can understand your answer.
n y
2 8
4 6
7 3
0
0
n y
7 13
45 89
10 19
100
7
n y
24 3
80 10
240 30
56
1
n y
6 8
7 9
8 10
88
2
Every graph tells a story
Right hand/left hand
Two of Everything
Work with a partner. Write a story that matches the graph.
Let’s gather some data!
PIG
Extend and Explain
The goal of the game is to be the first player to reach 100.
On your turn, roll the dice as many times as you would like, mentally keeping a running total of the sum. When you decide to stop rolling, record your total for that turn and add it to the total from any previous turns.
If a 1 comes up on one of the dice, your turn is over and you score 0 points for that round. If you roll a 1 on both dice, you lose your turn and ALL points.
With a partner (or two), select one of your word lists and create a haiku.
5-7-5 syllable lines
Seven is heavenLuckiest number for me
Love to roll the dice
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