Exploring Middle Graders' Mathematical Thinking through Journals

Abstract

Not so long ago, writing was considered to be the exclusive domain of the English teacher. However, the current emphasis on subject integration has made writing a cross-curricular affair. Middle grades' students no longer write just in English class; they may find themselves writing in science, social studies, or mathematics class. In fact, involving students in the act of writing about mathematics is gaining widespread acceptance among teachers (Kliman and Richards 1992; Wilde 1991).