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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Mathematics vocabulary"”.
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A study of the responses of culturally different pupils to mathematics vocabulary
… effects of second language in the learning of mathematics by the black pupils. The first aim was to investigate pupils' understanding of the meaning of words found in their text books. The second aim was to determine the level of difficulty experienced by pupils in learning the meaning of …
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The Relationship Between Middle School Students' Mathematical Vocabulary and Their Achievements in Mathematics: A Mixed Method Study
<p>In 2000, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) included communication in the standards encouraging students to develop their mathematical language to sufficiently and accurately explain their ideas through discourse. For years, there has been a growing movement for students to …
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The Language of Mathematics: Virginia Standards of Learning Mathematical Pictionary for Grades K-3.
… Learning, caused me to recognize the need for a mathematics tool to simplify and transition K-3 mathematics vocabulary usage and instruction. The language of mathematics uses three linguistic tools: words, symbols, and diagrams. Within this thesis I developed an instructional tool, a "Mathematics …
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The effect of explicit vocabulary instruction using specialized graphic organizers in secondary mathematics for students with disabilities
… shift related effective academic instruction. Mathematics as a content area currently focuses on conceptual understanding as opposed to traditional procedural knowledge. In accordance with this shift in educational practice, students must demonstrate a clear and concise understanding of the …
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Effectiveness and responsiveness of a fraction vocabulary intervention for students experiencing mathematics difficulty in grade 4
… the initial efficacy of a pilot fraction vocabulary intervention for fourth-grade students with mathematics difficulty (MD) and to explore potential moderators for the initial efficacy of the fraction vocabulary intervention. A focus on fraction vocabulary is essential because students …