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Publication Date: 1992
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An Investigation of the Extent to Which Writing Activities Are Used in Mathematics Classes.
Swinson, Kevan
Mathematics Education Research Journal, v4 n2 p38-49 1992
Analyzed survey responses of 226 mathematics teachers from 57 Australian high schools concerning the use of writing in mathematics classrooms. Findings suggested that writing is rarely used as a strategy for teaching mathematics and when it is used, its effectiveness is limited. Includes the Writing in Mathematics questionnaire. (44 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Institutional Characteristics, Instructional Effectiveness, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Measures (Individuals), School Surveys, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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