Math+Journaling

=MATH JOURNALING = //"We must go beyond how we were taught and teach how we wish we had been taught. We must bring to life a vision of what a mathematics classroom should be." (NCTM - Curriculum and Evaluation Standards)//
 * __Benefits:__**
 * Great place to build graphing expertise.
 * The location of your vocabulary terms and their explanation/clarifications.
 * Contains charts and tables of "student" data.
 * The students' place the reflecting on mathematical investigations and experiences.


 * __Why should you use a composition book?__**
 * They are difference from spirals (kids perceive spirals as ordinary and disposable).
 * The paper is sturdy and kids are less likely to rip out pages. It is a BOOK!
 * No wires to get tangled when you stack them.
 * Walmart/Target has them for 2/$1 during school supply season.


 * __Things to do in the math journal:__**
 * Warm-ups
 * Long-term projects
 * Models/Foldables
 * Lab Activities


 * __Things to remember:__**
 * Having a sample journal to show as a visual when you introduce journals is important.
 * If students record in a way that has meaning for them, they feel more "ownership" of their journal.
 * Journals become a useful reference is student discussions reviewing, studying, etc.
 * Journals show evidence of student learning over time.

Here are the Handouts:









There was also a connection to use for ELPS  A couple of years ago Carol and I went to a Math Journal Session at NCTM and here are some pages I really liked from there.