Using Math Journals to Enhance Second Graders' Communication of Mathematical Thinking

Autor/inn/en	Kostos, Kathleen; Shin, Eui-kyung
Titel	Using Math Journals to Enhance Second Graders' Communication of Mathematical Thinking
Quelle	In: Early Childhood Education Journal, 38 (2010) 3, S.223-231 (9 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1082-3301
DOI	10.1007/s10643-010-0390-4
Schlagwörter	Action Research; Program Effectiveness; Mathematics Instruction; Journal Writing; Student Journals; Elementary School Mathematics; Mathematical Concepts; Teaching Methods; Student Evaluation; Interviews; Teacher Attitudes; Elementary School Students; Elementary School Teachers; Influences; Communication Skills; Mathematical Logic; Vocabulary + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Projektforschung; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Zeitschriftenaufsatz; Studentenzeitung; Elementare Mathematik; Schulmathematik; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Lehrerverhalten; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Influence; Einfluss; Einflussfaktor; Kommunikationsstil; Mathematical logics; Mathematische Logik; Wortschatz
Abstract	As an action research project, using mixed methodology, this study investigated how the use of math journals affected second grade students' communication of mathematical thinking. For this study, math journal instruction was provided. The data gathering included pre- and post- math assessment, students' math journals, interviews with the students, and teacher's reflective journal. Findings of the study indicated that the use of math journals positively influenced the students' communication of mathematical thinking and the use of math vocabulary. Additionally, math journals served as a communication tool between the students and teacher and an assessment tool for the teacher. The implications of this study regarding students' writing ability and time constraints issues were also discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10