Abstract
As an eighth-grade mathematics teacher, I have come to value the process of communicating about mathematics. I have learned that it is vital for students to explain and describe their work, not just simply submit their solutions. I use several methods to encourage my students to share their problem-solving processes, such as asking them to show their work on the board for the class, write essays, and answer a simple question like “How did you arrive at your answer?” Of these tasks, writing takes the most time and effort, but the results can be extraordinary. The formal essay requires students to organize their thoughts, prepare a logical sequence, and explicitly communicate the details of their work. This “thinking about thinking” translates to an improved problem-solving ability and greater conceptual understanding.
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