In a brief discussion form, describe how the graph of y ' can be used to give information about y. Using writing in your mathematics classes will lend flexibility to your teaching methods. It will facilitate active learning in place of passive learning. Writing along with group work will provide an environment that enhances the process of creative development and interaction. Writing promotes retention of subject matter.
Writing also developes good thinking skills and good comunication skills.
We would like to thank Ellen Hartman and Eileen Shugart for allowing us to make use of ideas and materials they have prepared . We have also gathered ideas from many of the conferences we have attended, and we appreciate the contributions shared with us.