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Stahl and Fairbanks (1986) recommend that students be exposed to words at least seven times over spaced intervals for retention to occur. Summary • Vocabulary is an essential element of solving word problems. • In mathematics, what might be thought of as Tier One words can prove to be tricky. Consider the use of the words, ‘and’ and ...
Symbol and Cue Cards. Create a set of symbol cards and matching cue cards as shown on the following pages. Symbol cards: Cards containing math terms, expressions, equations, etc. Cue cards: Cards containing phrases that match one or more of the symbol cards.
This glossary contains words and phrases from Fourth through Sixth Grade Everyday Mathematics. To place the definitions in broader mathematical contexts, most entries also refer to sections in this Teacher’s Reference Manual.
Using BODMAS one step at a time gives: 5 + 14 – 2 – 9 = 8 . Branch of Mathematics One of the sections into which mathematics may be divided. Some of them are: Arithmetic, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Topology. and Algebra. Calculator. A device (previously mechanical, but now nearly always electronic), used for performing calculations.
Technical words, also known as terminology or jargon, are a special type of vocabulary used to explain concepts unique or specific to one particular area. Let’s take a look at technical words for different academic subjects and professions.
4 x 2 = 8. factor x factor = product. 10 ÷ 5 = 2. dividend÷divisor= quotient. plus add. minus take away. times multiplied by. divided by divided into. added to additional all together both combined how many in all increased by more than plus sum together total, total of.
Glossary: Mathematical Terms, Tables, and Illustrations. This Glossary contains terms found in the 2017 Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Mathematics, as well as selected additional terms.
