What's an Assignment Like You Doing in a Course Like This?: Writing to Learn Mathematics.

Gopen, George D; Smith, David A.

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ERIC Number: EJ407673

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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What's an Assignment Like You Doing in a Course Like This?: Writing to Learn Mathematics.

Gopen, George D; Smith, David A.

College Mathematics Journal, v21 n1 p2-19 Jan 1990

Describes an experimental course requiring writing assignments as a regular part of the course. Summarizes common problems with student writing in mathematics. Reports effective procedures of the course, such as peer response, double submission, and efficacious instructor responses. (YP)

Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Response, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Difficulties, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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