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Math journals provide advantages for students to develop a better understanding of mathematics, with teachers learning their student's views and beliefs regarding math.

Writing in math is an excellent way to determine if students' understand or do not understand the math they are learning about. Allowing students to explain how they solved a math problem, how they developed a formula to solve a problem, or how they applied a math concept requires critical thinking.

Six math projects that integrate real-world math problems are presented as a teaching strategy for helping students develop a greater understanding of math.

"All the time you hear what is the use of learning math? Auto racing is full of math applications and concepts. For a race team to be successful they must understand math. "

Teaching math to elementary students is critical for establishing a foundation of success in mathematics. There is a need for some basic memorization of facts, because students who do not memorize arithmetic functions struggle in upper grades. However, math must be fun and interesting, along with making connections with real-world applications.

explains various uses for concept mapping in mathematics, including Gowin's Vee Diagram

Six math projects that integrate real-world math problems are presented as a teaching strategy for helping students develop a greater understanding of math.

The math word problem solving strategies presented work with any math problem regardless of the math concept or idea a child is learning.