In the following discussion we hope to provide motivation and resources to begin writing in your math classes for both majors and nonmajors. If you are a beginning instructor this discussion is designed to encourage you to try some writing in your teaching methods. We will give a variety of suggestions and examples to help newcomers introduce writing into their classroom.
Writing is a nice method to simulate a teaching experience for the student.
Writing is also a wonderful tool that blends nicely with the reform calculus that is being introduced into many math departments across the country. Writing also works well with use of technology in your class. Writing assignments promote clarification and organization of ideas, develop problem-solving skills and communication skills. Writing assignments help students learn to articulate problems and analysis, and to formulate questions. Writing develops better reading skills.