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Journal writing in Mathematics classes could focus on Attitudes about Math, Math Processes, or Math Content. These suggested prompts are divided into those following categories. Be sure to check out the Language Arts Writing Prompts for additional ideas.
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- My best kept secret about math is...
- If math could be a color (shape, sound), it would be...because...
- I want to become better at math so that I...
- When I hear someone say math is fun, I....
- Draw a picture of a mathematician and describe what a mathematician does.
- Does mathematics or math class scare you in any way?
- This is how I used math this week (outside of school)...
- Draw a cartoon of the 'Math Monster' and write what the 'Math Monster' is saying to you.
- Write a letter to a student who will be taking this class next year, giving some advice about this class.
- My parents feel that math is...
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- The difference between... and ... is...
- How would you describe a ...?
- How do you use ... in your life?
- Make a list of objects or figures in the room which have ... How can you tell?
- Describe the mathematics seen in a photograph. (Photograph may need to be provided).
- Write and solve a word problem whose solution involves ...
- Describe practical uses for ...
- Compare and contrast the terms ...
- Explain everything you know about ...
- How many dimensions does a pencil have? Explain your answer.
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- The most important part of solving a problem is...
- Write instructions for a fifth grader to follow when (adding fractions, finding percentages, calculating averages, etc.)
- Find something that you learned today that is similar to something you already knew. Write about these similarities.
- How important is being neat and organized to you in general, and when you are doing math?
- Write a letter to your teacher explaining what you do understand about the topic, and what needs to be clarified.
- When I see a word problem, the first thing I do is...Then I...
- When you get a test back, do you make corrections or ask questions? Why or why not?
- Write possible test questions for this unit.
- Describe the process you undertook to solve this problem. (Problem needs to be provided.)
- Write WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, and HOW across the top of your page. Answer these questions based on today's class.
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