To the left here we have examples of basic Mathematical terms that explain their function along with other words that mean the same thing. Also, the word/words are paired with their corresponding symbol.
Mathematics asks you to comprehend not only vocabulary words but signs and symbols as well.
Math is a language that has a pattern similar to a sentence in English.
NOUNS could be fixed things such as the number or expression of numbers 24 4(5+7) 123456789 |
VERBS could be the equal sign on inequality.
= > < PRONOUNS (things like it, he, you) could be our variables like x and y. 5x - 7 xy -3/x |
These could be put together in a SENTENCE like this...
3x + 7 =22 |
Types of Words in Mathematics:Superlatives understanding words like greatest and least Words That Need to Be Converted to Numbers ex. dozen |
Common Words With Different Meaning in Math
ex. feet, point, table, and place Infinities ex. To determine" blah, blah, blah. Comparatives ex. Twice |
Tier 2 & Tier 3 Mathematics Words
Visually Matches Representation Calculation Average Minimum Allowable Determine Equivalent Specific Justify Relationship Opereation |
Border
Demonstrate Originally Additive Identity Reciprocal Any Combination Additive Inverse Multiplicative Inverse Property Substitute Explain Expression Altitude |
Twice
Perimeter "Percent off" Diagram Relates Congruent Compute Difference Dividend Equivalent Factor Imaginary Limit Similar |
Make Vocabulary Knowledge A Part of Every Lesson-> Preteach vocabulary for every lesson - when students are equipped with the vocabulary they are more likely to understand the concept during instruction -> Model vocabulary when teaching new concepts - graphic organizers can help students grasp an understanding of Mathematical terms and their relation to one another -> Use appropriate labels clearly and consistently - use the word "reciprocal" instead of using the words "flipping the fraction upside down" -> Integrate vocabulary knowledge in assessment - vocabulary should be placed strategically in questions to reinforce vocabulary knowledge along with conceptual knowledge |
What makes a GOOD definition?- concise statement
- state basic properties - unambiguously identify the object or concept GOOD DEFINITION: A rectangle is a quadrilateral all four of whose angles are right angles POOR DEFINITION: A rectangle is a parallelogram in which the diagonals have the same length and all the angles are right angles. It can be inscribed in a circle and its area is given by the product. This definition is not CONCISE. POOR DEFINITION: A rectangle is a parallelogram whose diagonals have equal lengths This definition's defining property is not BASIC. BAD DEFINITION: A rectangle is a quadrilateral with right angles. This definition is AMBUGUOUS. |
Tips for ELL Success in Mathematics1. Create Vocabulary Banks 2. Use Manipulates 3. Modify Teacher Talk and Utilize Wait Time 4. Elicit Non-Verbal Responses like Thumbs Up or Down 5. Use Sentence Frames 6. Design questions and prompts for different proficenicy levels 7. Use prompts to support student responses. 8. Consider language and math skils when grouping students. 9. Utilize partner talk. 10. Ask for choral responses from students. |
Basic Math Vocabulary in English |
Poems can be a fun way to learn some Math vocabularyWe just know what we’ve been told
Mathematics is worth its weight in gold Studying numbers here and there Solving problems everywhere. Sound off…addition! Sound off…subtraction! Sound off… multiplication! Sound off…division! Sorting numbers is our thing Finding symmetry is our game Finding paremeter and area is easy All because of you and me! Sound off…strategies Sound off…problem solving Sound off…reading numbers Sound off…one, two, three, four….LET’S GO!!! |