Writing to Learn

Math in Class

Collaborative and Cooperative Learning Strategies for Both Students and Teachers

Writing to learn is key to most topics that require thinking. This practical guide equips Algebra and Geometry teachers with engaging, field-tested strategies to help teens and adult learners think critically and write confidently. Backed by research on the cognitive power of handwriting, it offers creative ways to move beyond “teach and test” routines.

Inside, you’ll find alphabetically organized activities that foster reflection, collaboration, and metacognition — without adding to your grading load. These proven approaches make it easy to weave writing into lessons, inspire student inquiry, and provide meaningful formative assessment.

Perfect for high school and college instructors ready to transform their classrooms and spark lasting understanding in diverse learning environments. Our alphabetical organization makes it easy for educators to use throughout the course and school year.

Endorsements

“I saw noticeable growth in my students’ ability to communicate and work together effectively.” — Lauren Shoen, Teacher

“This handbook is an eye-opener.” — Courtney Buhler, Teacher

 

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Interview (Coming Soon)

Also by Anna J. Small Roseboro

Learning by looking is a good way to start, but Cindy and Sandy are puzzled about what they see. They both have books about elephants, but the books show details that are different.

Learn about their family and the ways these two young sisters verify what they learn by seeking validation from their parents, their teachers, and online research guided by their parents.

5-Star Endorsements

“My children liked that Cindy and Sandy read as they do. Both appreciated learning about elephants and how to save them (like creating a slide show). This is an informative and colorfully illustrated read that for us added a new read to our experience of reading together.” — Amazon Review

Review by Jamie, age 6: “I loved this book! I never knew so much about elephants. I learned about ivory. I wanted to know which girl was Sandy and which was Cindy. I named the one with sand colored skin Sandy.” —Amazon Review

More than 670,000 middle school teachers (grades 6-8) are responsible for educating nearly 13 million students in public and private schools. Thousands more teachers join these ranks annually, especially in the South and West, where ethnic populations are ballooning.

Teachers and administrators seek practical, time-efficient ways of teaching language arts to 21st-century adolescents in increasingly multicultural, technologically diverse, socially networked communities. They seek sound understanding, practical advice, and proven strategies in order to connect diverse literature to 21st-century societies while meeting state and professional standards like the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. This book offers strategies and resources that work.

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