Sharing Teaching Ideas: Journal Writing in the Mathematics Classroom: A Beginner's Approach

Abstract

Today's mathematics educators are advocating methods of assessment other than frequent tests, quizzes, and daily worksheets. In fact, the NCTM's Curriculum and Evaluation Standards states,“The assessment of students' ability to communicate mathematics should provide evidence that they can express mathematical ideas by speaking, writing, demonstrating and depicting them visually” (1989, 214). One alternative form of assessment that incorporates these standards is journal writing