July+9-Article



I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer! This week I will be moderating our discussion. We are going to switch our focus to Math and Writing.

The article I've chosen is titled "Aiming for Understanding: Lessons Learned About Writing in Mathematics." As you begin to learn more about the Common Core Standards, you will notice that writing is embedded in all content areas. Writing within Math supports two of the eight Standards for Mathematical Practice.


 * 1) 1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.


 * 1) 3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

Click here to read more about the Standards for Mathematical Practice.

As you read the article, consider the following three questions: - What did I learn that was new to me? - What can I use in my classroom this year? - What do I want to know more or read more about?

I posted two separate discussion threads for this week, so feel free to add your thoughts to the conversations.