Writing Math Research Papers: A Guide for High School Students and Instructors-6th Edition

Do you need to write a math research paper for your math class, AP Research, or International Baccalaureate (IB) program?Do you need to write a math research paper to enter a contest?Do you want to learn technical writing skills?Do you want to perfect your oral presentation skills?Dr. Robert Gerver created and taught the Investigations in Mathematics Research program at North Shore High School in New York. This led to the first edition of Writing Math Research Papers, which was published in 1995. For the past 30+ years, students all over the country have benefited from its classroom-tested strategies. The new sixth edition features 400 pages, filled with detailed examples, step-by-step instructions, and tons of sample work from actual students. For a high school student, the book meticulously describes every facet of the research, paper writing, and oral presentation journey. The program was constantly revised based on the author’s teaching experiences, student input, and changes in technology, leading to this sixth edition.In 1997, Writing Math Research Papers received the Chevron/National Science Foundation’s Best Practices in Education Award as the premier high school mathematics course in the United States. The program was featured in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ (NCTM) 1999 Yearbook, in the NCTM publication Developing Mathematical Reasoning, and in the September 2017 issue of Mathematics Teacher, the NCTM’s monthly journal. Articles on the program also appeared in School Science and Mathematics, Best Classroom Practices, Next-Step Magazine, and School to Work News. Read more