Writing Mathematically - The Discourse of 'Investigation' (Paperback)

School mathematics curricula internationally tend to emphasise problem-solving and have led to the development of opportunities for children to do maths in a more open, creative way. This has led to increased interest in 'performance-based' assessment, which involves children in substantial production of written language to serve as 'evidence' of their mathematical activity and achievement. However, this raises two important questions. Firstly, does this writing accurately present children's mathematical activity and ability? Secondly, do maths teachers have sufficient linguistic awareness to support their students in developing skills and knowledge necessary for writing effectively in their subject area? The author of this book takes a critical perspective on these questions and, through an investigation of teachers' readings and evaluations of coursework texts, identifies the crucial issues affecting the accurate assessment of school mathematics.

General

Imprint:	RoutledgeFalmer
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	Candia Morgan
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	242
ISBN-13:	978-0-7507-0810-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Children's & Educational > Mathematics > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > Curriculum planning & development Books > Children's & Educational > Science > Biology, life sciences > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Books > Academic & Education > Primary & Secondary Education
LSN:	0-7507-0810-7
Barcode:	9780750708104

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