Math Vocabulary for Educators Flashcards
productive struggle
a student is given “wait time” or time to decide how to best solve a problem based upon what they already know how to do
Back to Basics
began in the early 80s- emphasized reading, writing, and math
Problem based approach
exploration of a problem with mathematical principles tied in later
Learning principle
learning math by understanding is essential; students learn math by understanding
discourse
students who are questioning and uncomfortable with the mathematical process
Teaching principle
educator’s understanding of math content, student’s acquisition of math, and selecting appropriate math tasks
Number Sense
understanding of numbers and their relationships
Cardinality
understanding that the last word counted is the number of objects
learning trajectory
typical developmental progression within learning
Reasoning and proof standard
recognition of reasoning and logic as both fundamental math skills
change problems
problems that include a starting amount, change amount, and resulting amount.
Part-Part-Whole Problems
The problem has 2 parts that are combined.
Compare Problems
2 quantities are compared within the problem.
Join: Result Unknown
2 quantities are given, the total is to be found.
Join: Change Unknown
Starting amount given and resulting amount given, but the difference is not given.
Join: Start Unknown
Resulting and change amount given, the initial amount is not given.
Separate: Result Unknown
Initial amount and change amount given, but result amount not given.
Separate: Change Unknown
Initial amount and resulting amount given, change amount is not given.
Separate: Start Unknown
Change amount and resulting amount given, initial amount is not given.
Part-Part-Whole: Whole Unknown
2 initial amounts are given. The resulting amount is not.
Part-Part- Whole: Part Unknown
Initial amount and resulting amount given, remaining amount not given.
Compare: Difference Unknown
Initial and change amounts are given, but difference amount is not given.
Compare: Larger Unknown
Initial amounts are given, but difference amount is not given.
