Writing in College Developmental Mathematics.

Williamson, Michael M.; McAndrew, Donald A.

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ERIC Number: EJ413772

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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Writing in College Developmental Mathematics.

Williamson, Michael M.; McAndrew, Donald A.

Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, v3 n1 p14-21 Jan 1987

Discusses the value of writing assignments in mathematics instruction. Advocates informal, lengthy, nongraded writing as the best form of learning. Encourages the use of a learning log by students which is reviewed by both teachers and fellow students. Provides examples of short in-class mathematics writing assignments. (PAA)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Free Writing, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Instruction, Nongraded Student Evaluation, Peer Teaching, Postsecondary Education, Remedial Mathematics, Student Journals, Teaching Methods, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Assignments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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