Math Journal Algebra

Writing to Win Math Journals Improve the comprehension of math concepts in the class room
using the nine Writing to Win journal strategies for critical thinking. A topic prompt appears for every journal entry and serves as a model for the teacher to follow; the scope& sequence of topics follows major published textbooks and the national standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The Log of Entries for Student Self-Check provides easy access for teachers as they review students’ growing ability to “talk math” with precision.

The journal provides a journal prompt for each of 132 days of a typical school year. One journal strategy is introduced and practiced before a second is introduced, then the strategies are varied to insure variety in writing experiences and suitability to specific math topics. There are two journal entries on each page and teachers are encouraged to change the content of the topic prompt, but to use the same strategy if at all possible.

The journal is divided into 6 sections of 22 entries with a Log of Entries preceding each section. The Log serves as a paper trail of what students have used for a 4½-week instructional period. It helps students see at a glance what they have met in class and gives them immediate access to each entry in that section.

Teacher's Algebra Package contains:

• Teacher’s Manual
• Log of Entries for Teacher Expectations wall chart
• Guide for Writing in Your Journal wall chart
• Coaching DVD for Journal Writing.

Writing to Win Coaching DVD for Journal Writing—featuring the language Dr. Combs uses to assure that students think critically in each of their journal entries

Management Wall Charts - A Log of Entries for Teacher Expectations and A Guide for Writing in Your Journal

Math Journal, student books are sold separately.

Table of Contents

Student Book contains:

• Log of Entries for Student Self-Check
• Guide for Writing in Your Journal
• Inventory of Free Writing Topics
• The Journal Pages