Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ464651
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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Perspectives on Writing Activities in the Mathematics Classroom.
Davision, David; Pearce, Daniel
Mathematics Education Research Journal, v2 n1 p15-22 1990
Reports research examining the effects of writing activities on mathematics achievement. Results indicate that prewriting activities, such as modeling or prompts, are essential and that regular, systematic writing over an extended period can improve students' performance in, and attitude toward, mathematics. (15 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Cues, Foreign Countries, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades, Journal Writing, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Modeling (Psychology), Models, Student Attitudes, Student Journals, Teaching Methods, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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