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Peer reviewedMiller, L. Diane – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Presented are the results from a few of the writing prompts used in a study and some of the comments made by individual students in response to specific prompts. Background of the study, an intervention strategy, and categories used (prompts, responses, applications, and explanations to peers) are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Content Area Writing, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills
Peer reviewedJur, Barbara A. – PRIMUS, 1991
Presented are the results of an extra-credit assignment to a group of intermediate-algebra students, which entailed the writing of word problems in poetic form. Included is the history of such writing from the trivial pursuitlike games of the Middle Ages in India. (JJK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Ancient History, College Mathematics, Creative Writing
