%0 Journal Article
%T IMPLEMENTING JOURNAL WRITING IN A GRADE 8 MATHEMATICS CLASS
%A Jolin Olson
%A Cynthia S. Johnson
%J Academic Research International
%D 2012
%I 
%X In mathematics it is vital for teachers to see how their students approach different problems and which strategies they employ to solve these equations. Combining mathematics with writing promotes students¡¯ abilities to analyze data, compare facts, and synthesizeinformation. Written explanations enable teachers to better evaluate students¡¯ mathematical thinking. This can be accomplished through words, pictures, and labelled diagrams. The use of math journals is one type of formative assessment which can provide students withdescriptive feedback on a regular basis so that they will gain greater confidence and experience greater success in a mathematics class.
%K Mathematical thinking
%K Journal writing
%K Grade 8.
%U http://www.savap.org.pk/journals/ARInt./Vol.3(3)/2012(3.3-23).pdf