Variety of Representations Flashcards
Formal Measurement
uses traditional measurement tools to find value
Ex: ruler for length
Informal Measurement
uses readily available objects to find value
Ex: arm for length
Numeric Representation
A model that uses numbers to show how math works.
Proportional Manipulatives
objects that are proportional to each other with respect to shape and size
Non-proportional Manipulatives
objects that are not proportional to each other with respect to shape and size. Often all of the items are the same size.
Graphic / Pictorial Representation
A graph or picture that serves as a visual model of a mathematical equation.
Ex: number line
Symbolic Representation
Symbolic or variable-based mathematical model.
Ex: formula