Vocabulary Acquisition

Ask: Do you use direct instruction when introducing key mathematical vocabulary? Do you model key mathematical concepts with multiple representations: verbal, symbolic, diagrams?

Engage: Read through the Frayer Model description from the from the National Behaviour Support Service.

Action: Incorporate the Frayer model during a unit of instruction when introducing new vocabulary terms.

Ask: How do you help students reinforce vocabulary terms?

Engage: Search the Quizlet flashcards to find a set that includes vocabulary terms for an upcoming unit.

Action: Customize a set of flashcards to address the new vocabulary in an upcoming unit. Then give students the opportunity to try the 'Learn' and 'Gravity' features.

Ask: What is a quick way to review vocabulary in class?

Engage: Watch the video and read through the discussion of Quiz Quiz Trade on the Teacher Toolkit site.

Action: Make a set of flash cards (or have your students each create one) with the vocabulary needed for an upcoming assessment and hold a quick Quiz Quiz Trade review.