Authentic Opportunities for Writing About Math in Early Childhood - Prompts and Examples for Building Understanding

Teach students to write about math so they can improve their conceptual understanding in authentic ways. This resource offers hands-on strategies you can use to help students in grades PreK-2 discuss and articulate mathematical ideas, use correct vocabulary, and compose mathematical arguments.

List of contents

Part 1: Why Writing in Math Matters 1. Purposeful Writing: Intentional Design Part 2: Writing Prompts 2. Visual Prompts 3. Compare and Contrast 4. The Answer Is… 5. Topical Questions 6. Writing About… 7. Journal Prompts 8. Poetry/Prose 9. Cubing and Think Dots 10. RAFT 11. Question Quilt 12. True/False and Always, Sometimes, and Never Part 3: Planning and Implementation 13. Crosswalks 14. Bringing It All Together

About the author

Tammy L. Jones has taught students from first grade through college. Currently, she is consulting with individual school districts in training mathematics teachers on effective techniques for being successful in the mathematics classroom, supporting mathematics instruction, and STEM integrations. She is co‑author of two book series published with Routledge: Strategies for Common Core Mathematics and Strategic Journeys for Building Logical Reasoning.
Leslie A. Texas has over 20 years of experience working with K–12 teachers and schools across the country to enhance rigorous and relevant instruction. She believes that improving student outcomes depends on comprehensive approaches to teaching and learning. She is co‑author of two book series published with Routledge: Strategies for Common Core Mathematics and Strategic Journeys for Building Logical Reasoning.

Summary

Teach students to write about math so they can improve their conceptual understanding in authentic ways. This resource offers hands-on strategies you can use to help students in grades PreK-2 discuss and articulate mathematical ideas, use correct vocabulary, and compose mathematical arguments.

Product details

• Authors: Tammy L. Jones, Tammy L. (Tlj Consulting Group Jones, Leslie A. Texas, Texas Leslie A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032445533
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3244553-3
• No. of pages: 164
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Mathematics / General, teacher training, Educational strategies & policy, Pre-school & kindergarten, Teachers' classroom resources & material, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy, Pre-school and kindergarten, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, Teachers’ classroom resources and material, EDUCATION / Teaching / Materials & Devices