Math Vocabulary

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Frayer Model Examples / Semantic Feature Analysis Grid Examples /
Concept Definition Mapping Examples / Semantic Map Examples /
Word Sort / Word Walls / “I Have, Who Has” / Resources

Frayer Model Examples

• Blank Model #1
• Blank Model #2
• Mean
• Median
• Mode
• Polygon
• Function
• Composite Numbers

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Semantic Feature Analysis Grid Examples

• Blank Grid
• Polygons
• Quadrilaterals (Example #1)
• Quadrilaterals (Example#2)
• Whole Numbers

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Concept Definition Mapping Examples

• Blank Map
• Isosceles
• Percent
• Even
• Polygons
• Statistical Measures

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Semantic Map Examples

• Plane Figures
• Numbers
• Equations
• Measurement

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Word Sort

• Geometry

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Word Walls

• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Equal

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“I Have, Who Has”

• (see Literacy Strategies for Improving Mathematics Instruction, Pg. 76,
  order # B 092770)
  Geometry

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Resources

• Bilingual Math Glossary English/Espanol--Book 93383
  TADELL Bilingual Math Glossary/Glosario Bilingue de Matematicas. Lists key terms used in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Includes illustrations to reinforce learning.
  
  
• Mathematics as a Second Language: Glossary--Book 93384
  Subtitle: A Glossary of Mathematical Terms in English and Spanish. Authors David L. Pagni and Gloria G. Castellanos. Glossary features terms that appear in the elementary school math curriculum to the secondary school math curriculum. Terms are in alphabetical order by the English term and are accompanied by examples and/or drawings.
  
  
• Radius Audio Learning System (ELL)--KM 102000  
  The kit for primary age students includes some components addressing Math Concepts and Vocabulary, with the option to choose Spanish speaking help on the CD.

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