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Vocabulary Techniques
Vocabulary Techniques
Team TPR (Total Physical Response)
1. place students into small groups and assign each group a different word or concept.
2. The groups work together for about 3-4 minutes to develop gestures that demonstrate the meaning of the word or concept.
3. Each group shares, and the whole group repeats the gesture and word.
4. Teacher can assess memory of the words chorally.
Math Dictionary
Math Dictionary
Students create index cards to add to a ring. the front of the index card is the vocabulary word and picture, the back is their own definition. encourage humor, color and creativity. For more info click here.
From Here to There
From Here to There
Students create a logical path using all the vocabulary words. One word leads to another word in the paragraph.
Reverse Frayer Model
Reverse Frayer Model
Students create the five pieces of the Frayer model, definition, example, non linguistic representation, non-example, facts/characteristics. Then have other students guess the word.
Vocabulary Match
Vocabulary Match
Give a math problem for the center of the poster.
Students write vocabulary words they use to describe or solve the problem. You may give them a list of words to use.
Reach for the Stars
Reach for the Stars
Give a list of words. Students determine their understanding of each word by "rating" it using a drawing of a:
Flower- I am not comfortable with the word. I am just developing an understanding I need more information. Please teach me more.
Tree- I know the word and think I have good information about it. I am climbing higher, but need more practice.
Star- I know the word, I can use it when talking about math concepts. I can explain it to others. I have reached the stars!
(start of chapter and end of chapter to see growth)
concept map example.pdfConcept Definition Map
Concept Definition Map
Use the graphic organizer as students acquire the academic language of mathematics. Click here for directions and template
4CornersVocabulary.pdfFour Corners Vocab. Chart
Four Corners Vocab. Chart
Paper divided into fourths:
illustration, definition, sentence (example problem), word
Vocab. Games
Vocab. Games
pictionary- student draws examples, without talking other student guesses the word
headbands- students have a partner, students put a vocab word on their forehead, (so that they can't see their word). Ask each other yes or no questions to try and figure out what word is on their forehead.
Vocabulary strategies powerpoint.pdfRoutinizing math vocab.pdfvocabulary article 1 (1).pdfvocab article 2.pdfPage updated
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