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Mathematical Writing: What Is It And How Do We Teach It?, Byung-In Seo
Mathematical Writing: What Is It And How Do We Teach It?, Byung-In Seo
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) recommends that students be able to communicate mathematics, using correct and appropriate language, by eighth grade [8]. Mathematics teachers at all levels agree that they have the responsibility to teach their students content-specific writing, but many feel that they don’t have the tools to do this work. This article offers a foundation and methodologies for different writing assignments that can be used in mathematics classes.
On Mathematics And Culture: Insights From An International School, M. Sencer Corlu, Burcu Alapala
On Mathematics And Culture: Insights From An International School, M. Sencer Corlu, Burcu Alapala
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
We explore the factors that influence the relationship between mathematics and culture in the international school context. First, we share some thoughts about international schools in general and the international mathematics curriculum implemented at the middle grades level at our school in particular. Second, we present some interesting snapshots from our culturally-diverse mathematics classrooms.