Write starts

By Margaret E. McIntosh, Roni J. Draper

Subjects: Composition and exercises, Mathematics, Matematikundervisning, Mathematics, juvenile literature, English language, Grundskolan, Study and teaching (Elementary)

Description: Writing about math helps students clarify their own thinking while reinforcing what they have learned. Write Starts features a variety of prompts encouraging students to log their thoughts, activities, and understanding of math. Categories include: -- Attitudes and Stereotypes -- Learning and Succeeding in the Mathematics Classroom -- Evaluation of the Learning Environment -- Problem Solving Logs allow easy monitoring of students' math comprehension and let teachers address issues that otherwise would be uncommunicated in the classroom. Blackline masters.