Student Writing - Why and How?
A Teacher’s Response to the Statement: “ How and why do you have your students write?”
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Writing to Learn Methods
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Students write a mathematical process.
- Students explain a math concept in their own words.
- Students communicate their ideas and reasons to other students.
- Students explain in a technical report their reasoning and support for a claim.
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Students write a personal reflection.