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BL
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1044858
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b799228
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| Main Entry
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Burns, Marilyn,1941-
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| Title & Author
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Writing in math class : : a resource for grades 2-8 /\ by Marilyn Burns.
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| Publication Statement
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Sausalito, CA :: Math Solutions Publications ;White Plains, NY :: Distributed by Cuisenaire Co. of America,, ©1995.
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| Page. NO
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x, 197 pages :: illustrations ;; 29 cm
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| ISBN
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0941355136
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: 9780941355131
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Includes bibliographical references (page 193) and index.
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| Contents
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Why students should write in math class: Goals for mathematics instruction -- Using writing to support learning -- Using writing to assess understanding -- Types of writing assignments: Keeping journals or logs -- Solving math problems -- Explaining mathematical ideas -- Creative writing and math -- General writing assignments -- Tips and suggestions: Establishing purpose and audience -- Helping students write -- Benefits of cooperative learning -- Using students' writing -- Giving feedback.
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| Abstract
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Writing in Math Class presents a clear and persuasive case for making writing a part of math instruction. Author and master teacher Marilyn Burns explains why students should write in math class, describes five different types of writing assignments for math, and offer tips and suggestions for teachers. In her usual engaging style, Marilyn Burns tells what happened in actual classrooms when writing was incorporated into math lessons. Illustrated throughout with student work. With a foreword by Susan Ohanian.
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Mathematics-- Authorship.
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Mathematics-- Study and teaching (Elementary)
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Mathematics-- Study and teaching (Primary)
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English language-- Composition and exercises-- Study and teaching.
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Mathematics-- Authorship.
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Mathematics-- Study and teaching (Elementary)
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Mathematics-- Study and teaching (Primary)
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Mathematics-- Study and teaching.
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| Dewey Classification
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510.7
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| LC Classification
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QA135.5.B839785 1995
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