Teaching Students To Write Mathematics. A DVD produced and edited by Kevin Houston.

Students don’t write mathematics correctly. They throw down a mess of symbols with the answer underlined at the bottom and rely on the examiner’s intelligence to get the marks. Teaching them to write in a more orderly and logical way has numerous advantages: it makes marking easier; allows students to demonstrate understanding (or not); and forces an improvement in their thinking skills. Expressing their ideas clearly and correctly is a valuable skill for graduates in further study, employment and life in general. The three talks on the DVD describe this important and current topic. Featuring a mix of practical advice and stimulating theory this DVD will be of interest to anyone teaching mathematics.