Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th/6th)

Writing in math encourages students to express their mathematical thinking both symbolically and through written language. Why Write in Math Class? explores five key types of mathematical writing—exploratory, explanatory, argumentative, creative, and reflective—offering diverse strategies to seamlessly integrate writing into math instruction.

Taking Action: Implementing Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices in K—Grade 5 offers a coherent set of professional learning experiences designed to foster teachers’ understanding of the effective mathematics teaching practices and their ability to apply those practices in their own classrooms. The book examines in depth what each teaching practice would look like in an elementary school classroom, with narrative cases, classroom videos, and real student work, presenting a rich array of experiences that bring the practices to life.