Literacy In Mathematics
Running Head: Literacy
Literacy in Mathematics:
Understanding the Importance of Reading and Writing in Mathematics Lessons
Patricia J. Guajardo
EDUC4345G
Our Lady of the Lake University
November 29, 2011
Abstract
Understanding literacy in Math means more than just knowing the basic skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Mathematics is made of letters, numbers, symbols, and a vocabulary that form a language all its own. It is important for teachers to understand the complexities of Math and how to share strategies of learning for student success. Some research suggests a lack of prior knowledge and basic skills and others suggest a breakdown in the system. Regardless, student success is dependent upon …show more content…
For students to become literate, teachers need to include strategies in the classroom for students. During the study conducted by Kester Phillips, Bardsley, Bach, & Gibbs-Brown (2000), as teams worked on lessons and making connections they began to realize that not only was their job to teach children mathematics and literacy skills and strategies, but it was also their job to help their students make connections between them and help them transfer these skills and strategies to other content areas. These strategies need to be a part of every lesson and used every day. Many students learn by repetition and the daily use of these strategies will drill these key pieces of information home. Strategies should be introduced slowly but diligently. Implementing a number of changes will intimidate students and teachers will not see any …show more content…
(1993). Probing the structure of mathematical writing. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 25(3). 235-250.
Herrick, C.J. (2005). Writing in the secondary mathematics classroom. Research and resources. State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, NY.
Holliday, W.G., Yore, L.D., & Alverman, D.E. (1994). The reading-science-learning-writing connection: Breakthroughs, barriers, and promises. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 31, 877-893.
Borasi, R., & Rose, B. (1989). Journal writing and mathematics instruction. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 20(4), 347.
Charles R. & Lester, F. (1984) An evaluation of a process-oriented instruction program in mathematical problem solving in grades 5-7. Journal For Research in Mathematics Education, 15, 15-34. Retrieved on November 12, 2005, from http://jstor.org
Huggins, B. & Maiste, T. (1999). Communication in mathematics. (ERIC Document Reproductive Service No. ED 439 016).
Fletcher, M. & Santoli, S. (2003). Reading to learn concepts in mathematics: An action research project. (ERIC Document Reproductive Service No. ED 482 001).
Burns, M. (2006). Marilyn Burns on the language of mathematics. Instructor, 115(7),
Literacy in Mathematics:
Understanding the Importance of Reading and Writing in Mathematics Lessons
Patricia J. Guajardo
EDUC4345G
Our Lady of the Lake University
November 29, 2011
Abstract
Understanding literacy in Math means more than just knowing the basic skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Mathematics is made of letters, numbers, symbols, and a vocabulary that form a language all its own. It is important for teachers to understand the complexities of Math and how to share strategies of learning for student success. Some research suggests a lack of prior knowledge and basic skills and others suggest a breakdown in the system. Regardless, student success is dependent upon …show more content…
For students to become literate, teachers need to include strategies in the classroom for students. During the study conducted by Kester Phillips, Bardsley, Bach, & Gibbs-Brown (2000), as teams worked on lessons and making connections they began to realize that not only was their job to teach children mathematics and literacy skills and strategies, but it was also their job to help their students make connections between them and help them transfer these skills and strategies to other content areas. These strategies need to be a part of every lesson and used every day. Many students learn by repetition and the daily use of these strategies will drill these key pieces of information home. Strategies should be introduced slowly but diligently. Implementing a number of changes will intimidate students and teachers will not see any …show more content…
(1993). Probing the structure of mathematical writing. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 25(3). 235-250.
Herrick, C.J. (2005). Writing in the secondary mathematics classroom. Research and resources. State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, NY.
Holliday, W.G., Yore, L.D., & Alverman, D.E. (1994). The reading-science-learning-writing connection: Breakthroughs, barriers, and promises. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 31, 877-893.
Borasi, R., & Rose, B. (1989). Journal writing and mathematics instruction. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 20(4), 347.
Charles R. & Lester, F. (1984) An evaluation of a process-oriented instruction program in mathematical problem solving in grades 5-7. Journal For Research in Mathematics Education, 15, 15-34. Retrieved on November 12, 2005, from http://jstor.org
Huggins, B. & Maiste, T. (1999). Communication in mathematics. (ERIC Document Reproductive Service No. ED 439 016).
Fletcher, M. & Santoli, S. (2003). Reading to learn concepts in mathematics: An action research project. (ERIC Document Reproductive Service No. ED 482 001).
Burns, M. (2006). Marilyn Burns on the language of mathematics. Instructor, 115(7),