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.
Reflective writing helps students to focus and summarize and evolve an overall view of the subject matter. Writing also facilitates interaction between instructor and student because writing is inherently active, not passive. If you have never used writing in your classes, then you should ease yourself into it gradually. We will give you a variety of ideas for introducing writing into your class. We will also address the concerns stated above.