Do you use math word walls in your classrooms? I like them because students can refer to them when they are learning new vocabulary. My students have asked me to write words to help them with spelling when they are explaining how they got their answers.
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Our math series (Bridges) comes up premade cards for a word wall. I like that they have definitions and picture examples.
Not exactly word wall, but along the same lines.....
We have iPads for each student. When I have a slide projected that has lots of helpful information or may need to referred to again, I have students take a picture. Then, they can refer to this information again as needed.
Yes! I’m a math interventionist and I find that so many of my students struggle with the vocabulary that used in questions because they don’t see and hear it enough! We play a game called ‘Mile a Minute’ and students are paired up. Students stand facing each other but one is looking at a list of words and the other person has to guess that word based on the mathematical clues (think the end of $100,000 Pyramid). It’s a great way to reenforce vocabulary!
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Yes! I encourage my teachers to not only use a math word wall but also create anchor charts with student strategies up all year.
If your state uses NWEA MAP, it has a list of vocabulary encountered at each RIT band. This is a great place to start and gives you a great idea for incorporating more mathematical language into instruction.
I think we are the best model for mathematical language!
Student created anchor charts!
