For students to gain true mastery of math, they need to become fluent in the language of mathematics. Becoming fluent means building a vocabulary that includes words from “addend” to the “y-axis,” understanding those words, and then being able to use them and apply them to new scenarios...
Explicit instruction of math vocabulary teaches a student with dyslexia how to read a math equation and use the words to find a deeper meaning of math concepts. Teachingmorphology, the study of word parts and their meaning, for a learner with dyslexia connects the language of rea...
Give clues for a word, then students have to figure out what word you are describing. I like to call this “Being a Mind Reader”. Math wordo, a bingo-type game, is a game we play periodically with our math vocabulary. I give students a board, or if we are short on time, I ...
In this action research study of my 5th grade mathematics class, I investigated how students' understanding of math vocabulary impacts their understanding of the curriculum. I discovered math vocabulary plays an important role in a student's ability to understand daily lessons, complete homework, disc...
This activity focuses on comparisons using the math vocabulary words “more” and “less.” On paper plates, stamp or draw colored circles using two different colors. The number of circles should be easy for your students to count. Every student gets a paper plate. Then start the music. St...
Mathematics is a subject that can be intimidating for many students. One of the biggest challenges that students face is learning and understanding the complex vocabulary that is used in math. From basic terms like “addition” and “subtraction” to more advanced concepts like “calculus” and ...
Math Vocabulary In mathematics, vocabulary words have precise definitions that sometimes are slightly different than the definition in everyday language. For example, simplifying something in daily life may mean making it easier or clarifying something. On the other hand, when working with fractions, ...
Learning Vocabulary in Math Learning math can be like learning another language. Not only is the language of numbers quite different to a regular language, but math also has its own special terms and words. Many of these words are long and complicated, and can be hard for students to learn...
For some students, especially those who struggle with literacy, having the opportunity to practice reading, spelling, and typing math vocabulary and definitions can make iteasier and faster to follow a lesson, read a textbook or understand what a problem is asking in homework or on quizzes. ...
STUDENTSThe article explores the use of explicit and contextualized vocabulary instruction with deaf and hard-of-hearing (ECVI-DHH) students. Interventions to support mathematical vocabulary learning included interactive book readings, conceptual extension activities, teacher-child conversations, mapping and ...