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Tips for Writing Solutions


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Many teachers in today's classrooms are asking students to communicate more mathematically, to write more in-depth solutions instead of simply calculating. This may be an adjustment for both teachers and students. This article provides tips that may help students to write mathematics more proficiently, including: write a complete solution; keep your work organized; check your math; and reread your explanation.

First Posted: 8/31/2001



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