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David K. Pugalee, Ph.D.

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    Introduction
    Part I: Understanding the Development of Reading Skills and the Process of Reading
    Part II: The Nature of Mathematics and Science Texts
    Part III: Teaching Reading in Math and Science
    Part IV: Strategies for Comprehension
    References



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    Introduction
    Part I: Planning
    Chapter 1: Planning for Instruction That Develops Written Communication Skills
    Principle 1: The Writing Process Has Three Phases
    Principle 2: Writing Has Different Purposes and Goals
    Principle 3: Writing Has Different Formats
    Principle 4; Writing Has different Audiences
    Principle 5: Writing Should Be Done Often
    Modeling
    Summary

    Chapter 2: Constructing Effective Exercises and Activities
    Developing Communication Across Grade Levels
    Rich Communication Tasks
    Using Text Featrues to Support Written Communication
    Questioning That Engages Students
    The Beginning, Middle, and End of Class Considerations
    Prompts to Guide Mathematical Writing
    Summary

    Chapter 3: Making Writing a Seamless Part of Learning Mathematics
    Mathematics
    Planning for a Safe Environment
    Focusing on Communication in the Mathematics Classroom
    Summary

    Part II: Implementing
    Chapter 4: Promoting Standards and Communicating Expectations
    Expectations and Students Achievement
    What is Good Mathematical Writing
    Applying the Four Elements
    Using Examples to Help Students Improve Writing
    Some Strategiesfor Promoting Standards and Expectations
    Summary

    Chapter 5: Using Writing With Pairs or Groups
    Issues of Group Selection and Structure
    Implementing Collaborative Writing-to-Learn Experiences
    Examples of collaborative Writing
    Summary

    Chapter 6: Connecting Written and Oral Communication
    The Writing and Speaking Mathematics Connection
    The Nature of Speaking-Writing Mathematics
    A Model of Speaking-Writing Mathematics
    Examples of Speaking-Writing to Learn Mathematics
    Alternative Writing Opportunities
    Summary

    Part III: Assessing
    Chapter 7: Managing Assessment of Students' Writing
    Time and Material Management Issues
    How Teachers Handle Assessment
    What Should Be Assessed?
    Managing Feedback
    Applying the Assessment Process

    Chapter 8: Developing Rubrics and Assessment Procedures
    The Nature of Assessment Rubrics and Assessment
    Constructing the Rubrics
    Applying the Rubrics
    Summary

    Chapter 9: Using Peer and Self-Assessment Effectively
    Peer Review and Assessment
    Self-Review and Assessment
    Putting Peer and Self-Assessment into Practice
    Using Examples from National Assessments
    Using Peer Assessment
    Using Self-Assessment
    Summary

    Part IV: Following Up
    Chapter 10: Extending Students' Mathematical Understanding
    Becoming Better Mathematical Writers
    Promoting Metacognition
    An Example of Writing to Support Metacognition
    Composing Word Problems
    Summary

    Chapter 11: Developing Professional Networks and Supports
    Building Connections at the School Level
    Promoting Writing in Math Outside School
    Professional Networks and Resources
    Summary
    References
    Index



New 2007! Available February!
Developing Students' Mathematical and Scientific Literacy:
Effective Content Related Reading Practices

David K. Pugalee, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
This book explores the development of reading literacy within the context of learning mathematics and science. It helps develop the crucial links between reading literacy and the development of mathematical and scientific literacy that are imperative if students are to be served through their educational experiences in the mathematics and science classroom. The first section emphasizes the development of reading skills that promote comprehension and understanding. Section two provides an overview of how texts and approaches to texts in mathematics and science differ from other content areas. Section Three aligns instructional goals with literacy (reading) goals. And in Section Four the emphasis is on providing reading strategies that support understanding mathematics and science.

2007 Available February Paperbound 164pp est. ISBN: 1-933760-09-5 978-1-933760-09-4 Order #4011 $26.95


The all-in-one plan for seamless integration of math and writing instruction! Make the writing/problem-solving connection today!

Writing to Develop Mathematical Understanding

David K. Pugalee, Ph.D.

Discover the power of literacy to improve your students' understanding of math! Writing to Develop Mathematical Understanding provides upper elementary and secondary level math and language arts educators with a step-by-step plan for creating and implementing an effective mathematical writing program.

David Pugalee's comprehensive guide bridges the divide between language and mathematics instruction with user-friendly theory, inspirational success stories, and ready-to-go classroom application. Now you can engage students in active learning that utilizes their own language skills to express mathematical concepts in writing!

    "The book is a practical approach to help children construct their own meaning in mathematics through writing and problem solving. The author does a great job of addressing developmentally appropriate strategies and shows many examples for several different grade levels…Students need to be aware of what good writing looks like and to know how their teacher will be evaluating their writing. Excellent."
    - Lauren Edmondson, Ed.d, Assistant Professor of Education at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri
Following an introduction, which establishes both compelling historical and concise theoretical context, the text is divided among four parts.

Part 1 takes you step-by-step through the design phase of an effective writing program for the mathematics classroom. Here, basic principles of the writing process are established as integral tools for problem solving. Tested strategies for constructing exercises that prompt discussion and guide mathematical writing are included. Plus, you'll discover great tips for creating a learning environment that seamlessly integrates literacy into a mathematics curriculum.

Part 2 provides you with a plan for implementation. In this section, you'll learn how to establish standards and communicate clear expectations for student achievement. You'll also learn how to help your students collaborate on writing-to-learn activities, identify effective mathematical writing, and connect oral and written explorations of mathematical concepts.

Part 3 gives you everything you need to develop an effective assessment system for students' mathematical writing. Useful tips on managing time, materials, and feedback are included here as well. You'll also find plans for designing and applying assessment rubrics for self and peer evaluations.

Part 4 explores the follow-up plan for a program that has successfully integrated writing and mathematics. Here, you'll learn how you can challenge your students to become advanced mathematical writers by promoting metacognition and facilitating word problem composition. Finally, you'll find resources for networking with schools, other professionals, and parents to promote writing in math.

Don't miss this fantastic addition to any professional library or staff development program. Order your copy today!

Paperbound 2005 ISBN: 1-929024-86-X $29.95 Order #4008

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