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Mathematics & Writing A Perfect Pair!

Mathematics & Writing A Perfect Pair!. Dr. Cynthia Thomas cynthiasthomas@hotmail.com University of Pretoria – Dept. of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Class Discussion. Think individually Jot down thoughts Small group Share thoughts with group Choose most important idea

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Mathematics & Writing A Perfect Pair!

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  1. Mathematics & WritingA Perfect Pair! Dr. Cynthia Thomas cynthiasthomas@hotmail.com University of Pretoria – Dept. of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

  2. Class Discussion • Think individually • Jot down thoughts • Small group • Share thoughts with group • Choose most important idea • Be prepared to share with class

  3. Write a definition in your own words. • Division • Parallel • Equation • Simplified fraction

  4. Answer a question • What properties do all triangles have? • What does it mean to solve an equation? • What does subtraction mean? • What is most important to understand about fractions. • dreaded E word

  5. Create examples of the skill/concept and explain. • Write a paragraph to explain addition to a grade 2 student. • When will you use estimation outside the classroom?

  6. Write about a real-life use of this math concept or skill. • Choose a sport. Explain how percentages are used when discussing the sport. • An sale advertisement states the house being sold is 35m2. What does that mean?

  7. 5 point paragraphs • 1 point – opening sentence • 3 points – supporting details • 1 point – closing sentence

  8. Attitudes and Feelings Reflect on your participation in class today and complete the following statements: • I learned that I... • I was surprised that I... • I noticed that I... • I discovered that I... • I was pleased that I...

  9. If math were weather it would be….. • If math were a color it would be…… • Math makes me feel……

  10. Twenty five black socks and 25 white socks are in a drawer. The lights are off so you can’t see the colors. 1.)How many socks do you have to draw out to insure you have a matching pair? 2.) How many do you have to draw out to insure you have a black pair?

  11. http://www.mcrel.org/pdf/mathematics/0121tg_writing_in_mathematics.pdfhttp://www.mcrel.org/pdf/mathematics/0121tg_writing_in_mathematics.pdf • http://ems.calumet.purdue.edu/mcss/kevinlee/mathwriting/writingman.pdf • http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/subject/int_writing_math.phtml • http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/minitext/writing/

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