Beginning Mathematical Writing Assignments

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Alexander Halperin
Colton Magnant
Zhoujun Magnant

Abstract

Writing assignments in any mathematics course always present several challenges, particularly in lower-level classes where the students are not expecting to write more than a few words at a time. Developed based on strategies from several sources, the two small writing assignments included in this paper represent a gentle introduction to the writing of mathematics and can be utilized in a variety of low-to-middle level courses in a mathematics major.

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Halperin, A., Magnant, C., & Magnant, Z. (2019). Beginning Mathematical Writing Assignments. Prompt: A Journal of Academic Writing Assignments, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.31719/pjaw.v3i2.39
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