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    Math and Special Education Blog — math vocabulary

    Avoid the confusion: attack tricky math vocabulary head-on

    Avoid the confusion: attack tricky math vocabulary head-on

    What an odd number those odd numbers are! And the even numbers are even stranger!

    Learning the language of math is hard!  

    Today, we'll take a closer look at some examples of the kinds of math vocabulary that trip up our students, especially those with learning disabilities and English Language Learners.

    We'll talk about WHAT kinds of math words are tricky and HOW to help students overcome the confusion so they can communicate mathematically. Keep reading to learn more and download a free math vocabulary toolkit. 

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    Use these 5 actionable strategies today to grow your students' math vocabulary

    strategies to grow students math vocabulary
    Students with learning disabilities often struggle to understand and use the appropriate vocabulary when expressing their ideas in all content areas, including mathematics. Using correct mathematical terms can seem like learning a new language! Students won't simply absorb newly taught math terms when presented throughout the lesson. Instead, the best approach is to introduce new vocabulary through explicit instruction, in the context of meaningful math examples. Students will construct meaning as the teacher repeatedly connects the term with the definition as they are engaging in mathematical investigations. 
     
    Keep reading to learn some tips for increasing your students' understanding and use of math vocabulary.

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