A Genre-Based Approach to Improving Students' Mathematical Writing

Abstract

This chapter introduces the resources and practical guides that the South Australian Department for Education has developed to support teachers to teach writing in mathematics classrooms and develop their understanding of the types of writing mathematics students should be proficient in. Developing this understanding has the potential to improve classroom practice and positively impact learning outcomes for students in both writing and mathematics. This chapter may offer insights for other jurisdictions seeking to support the teaching of mathematical writing.