Document Type
Article
Department
Mathematics
Publication Date
11-1-2018
Abstract
© 2018 International Literacy Association Writing is an important mode of thinking and learning for elementary students. Consistent efforts have been made to encourage discipline-specific writing, yet defining qualities of elementary mathematical writing have historically been underdeveloped. This article offers educators a new framework that conceptualizes mathematical writing as writing to reason and to communicate mathematically. Specifically, the framework defines four types of elementary mathematical writing: exploratory, informative/explanatory, argumentative, and mathematically creative. The authors explain and explore these types and their associated purposes through classroom vignettes. Informed by existing practices in mathematics and writing, strategies are offered to support teachers in the implementation of mathematical writing.
Publication Title
Reading Teacher
Volume
72
Issue
3
First Page
379
Last Page
387
ISSN
00340561
DOI
10.1002/trtr.1733
Comments
Author's accepted manuscript provided by the Trinity College Digital Repository in accordance with the publisher's policies.