February 2009 Using Literacy Strategies in Mathematics and Science Learning “Mathematics is about problem solving, and reading comprehension is an important component, especially for word problems.  Writing, too, is a critical component because students should monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving as well as communicate their thinking during problem solving.”    ―Clare Heidema March 2006 Boys and Reading Read This Issue Open Archives Date | Author | Title | "A Look at the OGT"		CONTENTS Feature Reading and Writing to Learn in Mathematics: Strategies to Improve Problem Solving by Clare Heidema   Reading Through the Lens of Inquiry by Terry Shiverdecker   Classroom Vignettes Using the Newspaper to Involve Students in Science Literacy by Sylvia L. Clark   Science Literacy: Get Real! by Scott Barber   Addressing Literacy in the Science and Mathematics Classrooms by Kerri Matheny   Some Approaches to Learning Science Vocabulary and Concepts by Cheryl Zachry   A Look at the OGT Nonfiction Text and the Math and Science OGT by Nicole Luthy   For Your Bookshelf Books by Kenney et al., Barton and Heidema, and Barton and Jordan by Judy Spicer and Terry Shiverdecker   From the ORC Collection More Resources for Using Literacy Strategies in Mathematics and Science Learning   Share Your Expertise and Insights Write for Adolescent Literacy In Perspective Adolescent Literacy In Perspective examines issues from many points of view. We strive to share classroom experiences, innovative ideas, and promising practices from across Ohio. If you are interested in submitting an article, contact us at editor@ohiorc.org.
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