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Math, what ’ s the BIG idea?

This article explores the benefits of writing in math, including improved understanding, increased vocabulary, and extended learning opportunities. It also discusses strategies for collecting data on student writing and increasing teachers' content knowledge in math.

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Math, what ’ s the BIG idea?

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  1. Math, what’s the BIG idea?

  2. Helps students think Informs teacher Allows time to process Writing in Math Increases math vocabulary Offers extended learning opportunities How can I write in Math “Students who have opportunities, encouragement, and support for… writing in math reap dual benefits: They communicate to learn mathematics and they learn to communicate mathematically. • NCTM Principles and Standards 2000

  3. When asked to explain their problem-solving processes or to discuss how the math they learned might be used in the real world, students deepen their understanding of concepts and clarify their thinking(Goldsby & Cozza, 2002; Sjoberg, Slavit, and Coon, 2004) What the Research says…

  4. Data folders could include student writing samples over time • Rubrics for scoring student writing give a numeric value to student writing Collect data on student writing, in Math?

  5. The research… Distributing study time over several sessions generally leads to better memory of the information than conducting a single study session. (Ebbinghaus, 1885; Keppel, 1981; Bloom and Schuell, 1981; Donovan & Radosevich, 1999) Meaningful Distributed Practice

  6. Opportunities For Distributed Practice Math Boxes Everyday Math Games “Down” Time Writing Prompts

  7. How can we collect data? Teachers keep log of minutes spent on games,“down” time practice. Track progress on identified skills using slate assessments, mini-quizzes, specific problems on the math boxes, or writing prompts. Use

  8. What the research says…. “Improving teachers’ mathematical knowledge and their capacity to use it to do the work of teaching is crucial in developing students’ mathematical proficiency.National Research Council, 2001 Increase Teachers’Knowledge of Mathematics

  9. Every teacher takes required math courses in high school and college The math education that we received may not have provided us with sufficient opportunities to really LEARN mathematics. We may know the facts or procedures but we may also have a relatively weak understanding of the conceptual basis for that knowledge. Now don’t take offense…

  10. Assess teacher knowledge. Identify an area to learn more about. Start a study group of teachers in the building that want to learn more about similar concepts. After working together, re-assess. How can we increase ourcontent knowledge?

  11. A log of the group’s topics and work Teacher journals that record problem solving and replies to affective prompts (If you’re really brave…) Pre-test and Post-test Scores I figured it out!!!!!! What data could we collect on increasing teacher understanding of math concepts?

  12. Increasing Student Math Vocabulary Teaching Math through Problem Solving A Strategic Look at Basic Facts Meaningful Use of Manipulative tools Other ideas for math ART’s to consider:

  13. Try to come up with a plan that: Will benefit all kids, and harm none… Will excite teachers Will improve student achievement in mathematics And… Whatever you do…

  14. Don’t be afraid to Think outside the box!

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