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On this page is four article abstract, about writing in math. My second page has a Web 2.0 Tool. My third page has additional resources and my lesson.

“making MATH connections.”

This article was about a high school algebra class integrating smartphones in the classroom. The phones were special for the classroom, students could not text or talk on the phone. They were only allowed to use the Internet and instant messenger. The smartphones allowed students to instant message fellow students for help. When students instant messaged other students for help, they had to write their question very carefully in order to be understood. Then the other student who was responding had to explain the problem carefully to help the first student understand. The use of smartphones helped the students perform better on the end of the year test. I liked this article because it integrated technology into the math classroom. I think it was a good way to have students explain concepts to other students.

DAVIS, MICHELLE R. "Making MATH Connections." Education Week (2011): 38-40. Academic Search Complete. Web. 4 Dec. 2012.

"Writing in the Middle and Secondary School"

This article was about how Susan Carter, a first/ second grade teacher brought writing into her math class. She would have students write stories about a math concept. She found having students write about a concept helped them remember it better. She also had students write in their journals. The journals were divided into three sections: Strategies, Questions, and Reflection. Mrs. Carter would have students write in their journal after each lesson. At the end of the year she noticed an improvement in her math class. The students could explain the concepts better. I liked this article because the technique could also be used in upper grade levels. I think the journal entry will allow students to explain mathematical concepts better.

Carter, S. (2009). Connecting Mathematics and Writing Workshop: It's Kinda like Ice Skating. Reading Teacher, 62(7), 606-610.

“WRITING in MATHS”

This article discussed a few ways to integrate writing into the math classroom. One way was a “link” handout for students to complete. The “link” worksheet was divided into four sections: Math examples, real life examples, symbols, and graphs. This worksheet had students write math concepts in their own words. Another way of integrating writings was a “now I get it” worksheet. This worksheet had students write down the moment they first understood the material and why. The next way to integrate writing was using journal prompts for the math class. Some of the prompts are: I was pleased that I, I’m still confused about, and I think that I am getting better at. These prompts had students write about and explain the concepts they were learning about in class. I found this article to have some good writing strategies to incorporate in math class.

"WRITING In MATHS." Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom 14.3 (2009): 19-20. Academic Search Complete. Web. 11 Dec. 2012.

“Capitalizing on Emerging Technologies: A Case Study of Classroom Blogging”

This article was about using a blog in a math classroom. It went into a case study on how Mr. K used a blog for his pre-calculus class. He would post different prompts on the blog and expect the students to respond. One prompt was a scribe post, which had students summarize what was taught in class that day. At the end of the unit, Mr. K would have a reflection post where students reflected on what they learned in the unit. Mr. K would check the post to make sure the information was accurate. The blog also had a chat for the students to communicate with their peers. I liked this article; I found the use of a blog to enhance the class. It also gives the teacher a better clue on how well students understand the material through their posts.

MacBride, Robyn, and Apil Lynn Lachman. "Capitalizing On Emerging Technologies: A Case Study Of Classroom Blogging." School Science & Mathematics 108.5 (2008): 173-183. Academic Search Complete. Web. 11 Dec. 2012.