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Students in mathematics classrooms are expected to communicate not only using algebraic and geometric language, but also using other language modes to be able to share explicitly their mathematical thinking with others. Research has revealed that only high-achieving students are able to communicate by using algebraic and geometric representation. Recently, writing in mathematics classroom has received increased attention. The present study focuses on integrating writing into the mathematics classrooms by constituting a mathematical communication model. Data were obtained from 229,967 7th grade students who took the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills high- stakes test in the areas of mathematics and writing. A second-order Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to create mathematical communication model. The fit indices showed that the model was a good fit for the data.

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