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Jul 3, 2015 · This article draws upon currently available research-based evidence to provide a: (a) rationale for teaching vocabulary, (b) review of research that supports the importance of teaching...
- You have to understand what the question is asking if you want to get it right. While many people may think I am simply referring to “word problems,” I’m not.
- Often, everyday words have a different meaning in a mathematical context. This may cause more problems for younger students than those in middle or high school, but such words as “difference,” “true,” or “product” can have different definitions or connotations in our everyday life.
- More and more classrooms have a large or even a majority of ESL students. When I taught in an 8th grade math class, most students did not speak English as their first language.
- To allow for meaningful math discussions. One goal in teaching math should be to get students talking. It is important that students are able to bounce ideas off of each other and discuss how they solved a problem or what they’re thinking as they try to work it out.
This article draws on current research-based evidence to (a) provide a rationale for teaching vocabulary, (b) offer a review of research that supports the importance of teaching mathematics vocabulary, and (c) describe specific strategies for teaching mathematics vocabulary.
- Reading and Writing Quarterly
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Apr 25, 2023 · Math vocabulary is a crucial component of mathematics education. Understanding math vocabulary is essential for understanding concepts, communicating ideas, building confidence, preparing for standardized tests, and enhancing critical thinking skills.
May 8, 2015 · Students’ mathematical vocabulary learning is a very important part of their language development and ultimately mathematical proficiency. This article draws on current research-based evidence to (a) provide a rationale for teaching vocabulary, (b) offer a review of research that supports the importance of teaching mathematics vocabulary, and ...
- Paul J. Riccomini, Gregory W. Smith, Elizabeth Murphy Hughes, Karen M. Fries
- 2015
Why Is Vocabulary Important in Math? The word “vocabulary” may call to mind ELA, but math has a language of its own with unfamiliar terms that can trip students up. Think of math as a fast-paced sport (stay with us!). Most sports include some unusual lingo — let’s use basketball as an example.
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Oct 28, 2022 · Math class doesn’t seem like the most obvious choice for word walls, glossary lists, and word of the day games. But a strong understanding of math terms is essential for mastering concepts—meaning strategies for building robust vocabulary are surprisingly useful.
