Date of Award/Publication
2007
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MS in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
Abstract
This paper examines the benefits of accessing knowledge to build background knowledge in mathematics. Various methods of vocabulary instruction are explained and examined. Research of vocabulary instruction in math speaks to the need for educators to explicitly teach vocabulary in adding to skills if order for students to develop as mathematicians. An elementary school classroom teacher examined two mathematical units, one with clear vocabulary teaching and one without a focus on vocabulary. The data demonstrates the benefits of explicit vocabulary instruction as student achievement raised 39% on end of unit assessments.
Recommended Citation
Sodeman, Stephanie, "Accessing Background Knowledge To Build Mathematical Vocabulary" (2007). Mathematical and Computing Sciences Masters. Paper 27.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/mathcs_etd_masters/27
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