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Communication

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Communication In Mathematics: A Case For Concptual Questioning In Ontario Middle Schools, Stephanie Noelle Insley Jan 2010

Communication In Mathematics: A Case For Concptual Questioning In Ontario Middle Schools, Stephanie Noelle Insley

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In mathematics education, communication is one of the foundational cornerstones. The Ontario Ministry of Education and Training has placed a significant emphasis on communication in the mathematics classroom. In The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8:

Mathematics Revised (2004), communication is highlighted as one of the seven mathematical processes as well as one of the four categories for assessment on the achievement chart. Communication takes many forms in the mathematics classroom including questioning, written response, and discourse. Despite all of the emphasis on communication, the employment of quality communication in mathematics is somewhat elusive. One method for eliciting quality communication in mathematics …