The Test Connection
Grades: 1-6
Description:
Developing communication skills in mathematics has become an
important part of the school curriculum. Many standardized tests
now require students to provide written explanations about how
they solved various math problems. In Write About Math: The
Test Connection, teachers and students are given all the tools
they need to develop math writing skills. For teachers, there are
strategies for engaging students in mathematical discussions,
integrating the writing process with math activities, and assessing
student work as well as instructional practices. For students,
there are ample opportunities to solve math problems and to
practice writing explanations about how the problems were
solved. To communicate their solutions, students are asked to
write letters to classmates, explain and justify their approaches,
compare and contrast different problem-solving strategies, and
persuade others that their answers are correct. In addition,
students are provided with a scoring rubric so that they can
assess their own work. Write About Math: The Test Connection is
the perfect solution for teaching your students how to
communicate and write about math so they will be prepared for
any standardized test.
Price: $9.99
